Also written F6 or F
F 6th contains F, A, C, and D. The default voicing uses a wide stretch, giving the chord a full, resonant sound.
The same three notes, with a different one in the bass.
F 6th is built from the formula 1, 3, 5, 6. The major 6th interval between F and D adds a sweet, jazzy color. Compare it with F major, which omits the sixth.
F 6th is the I chord in F major, fitting the I–IV–V–I progression: F major–B♭ major–C major–F major. Its warm, full sound suits folk, pop, and light rock. Use it to add color to a F major chord when the melody hits the sixth.
The default F6/D inversion has D in the bass, which lightens the chord and works well for passing movement. For a firmer root feel, use the 5th fret barre voicing with F in the bass.
F 6th is played at the 1st fret as 2 2 1 3: middle finger on the G string at fret 2, ring finger on the C string at fret 2, index finger on the E string at fret 1 and pinky finger on the A string at fret 3.
Tip — The default voicing requires a wide stretch between the index finger on the 1st fret and the pinky on the 3rd fret.
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 2 | 2 | A (3) |
| 3 (C) | 2 | 3 | D (6) |
| 2 (E) | 1 | 1 | F (1) |
| 1 (A) | 3 | 4 | C (5) |
F 6th is played at the 5th fret as 5 5 5 5: barre your index finger across fret 5.
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 5 | 1 (barre) | C (5) |
| 3 (C) | 5 | 1 (barre) | F (1) |
| 2 (E) | 5 | 1 (barre) | A (3) |
| 1 (A) | 5 | 1 (barre) | D (6) |
F 6th is played at the 7th fret as 7 9 8 8: index finger on the G string at fret 7, pinky finger on the C string at fret 9, middle finger on the E string at fret 8 and ring finger on the A string at fret 8.
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 7 | 1 | D (6) |
| 3 (C) | 9 | 4 | A (3) |
| 2 (E) | 8 | 2 | C (5) |
| 1 (A) | 8 | 3 | F (1) |
F 6th is played at the 10th fret as 10 12 10 12: index finger on the G string at fret 10, ring finger on the C string at fret 12, middle finger on the E string at fret 10 and pinky finger on the A string at fret 12.
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 10 | 1 | F (1) |
| 3 (C) | 12 | 3 | C (5) |
| 2 (E) | 10 | 2 | D (6) |
| 1 (A) | 12 | 4 | A (3) |
F 6th requires a wide stretch between the index finger on the 1st fret and the pinky on the 3rd fret. Which can be difficult for smaller hands.
F 6th adds the major 6th (D) to the major triad, while F major 7th adds the major 7th (E). The 6th chord sounds more settled and less dreamy than the major 7th.
Yes, the 5th fret position is a full barre across all strings. It is easier to slide but harder to fret cleanly than the open voicing.