F#6 chord on piano
F Sharp Major Sixth, also written Gb6. Notes: F#, A#, C# and D#.
How to play F#6
- Find F# at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add A#, C# and D# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
F#6 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
F# · A# · C# · D#1st inversion
A# · C# · D# · F#2nd inversion
C# · D# · F# · A#3rd inversion
D# · F# · A# · C#Notes and theory
The major sixth adds a sixth to a major triad: sweet and a little retro, heard a lot in swing, country and old pop endings. The formula is 1 3 5 6, and you will also see it written as F#maj6.
More F# chords
All F# piano chordsmajor sixth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the F#6 chord?
F#6 (F sharp major sixth) is made of four notes: F# (root), A# (major third), C# (perfect fifth) and D# (major sixth).
How do you play F#6 on piano?
Play F#, A#, C# and D# together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of F#6?
Root position: F# A# C# D#. 1st inversion: A# C# D# F#. 2nd inversion: C# D# F# A#. 3rd inversion: D# F# A# C#.
What does a major sixth chord sound like?
The major sixth adds a sixth to a major triad: sweet and a little retro, heard a lot in swing, country and old pop endings.