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F minor 6th chord on ukulele (Fm6)
Also called or written Fm6, Fmin6, Fmin maj6 or F Minor Major 6
F minor 6th contains F, A♭, C, and D. The 10th fret grip shifts the A minor 6th shape up eight frets, with the pinky at the 12th fret.
How it is built
Formula 1, ♭3, 5, 6
- Root positionF–A♭–C–DFm65-5-4-5
- First inversionA♭–C–D–FFm6/A♭7-8-8-8
- Second inversionC–D–F–A♭Fm6/C10-12-10-11
- Third inversionD–F–A♭–CFm6/D1-2-1-3
How do you play an F minor 6th chord on ukulele?
F minor 6th is played at the 10th fret as 10 12 10 11: index finger on the G string at fret 10, pinky finger on the C string at fret 12, middle finger on the E string at fret 10 and ring finger on the A string at fret 11.
Full note and interval breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 10 | 1 | F (1) |
| 3 (C) | 12 | 4 | C (5) |
| 2 (E) | 10 | 2 | D (6) |
| 1 (A) | 11 | 3 | A♭ (♭3) |
AdvancedThe pinky stretches to the 12th fret on the C string while the index and middle hold the 10th fret, requiring a wide reach.
Fmin6/D inversion
F minor 6th is played at the 1st fret as 1 2 1 3: index finger on the G string at fret 1, ring finger on the C string at fret 2, middle finger on the E string at fret 1 and pinky finger on the A string at fret 3.
Full note and interval breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 1 | 1 | A♭ (♭3) |
| 3 (C) | 2 | 3 | D (6) |
| 2 (E) | 1 | 2 | F (1) |
| 1 (A) | 3 | 4 | C (5) |
4th fret
F minor 6th is played at the 4th fret as 5 5 4 5: middle finger on the G string at fret 5, ring finger on the C string at fret 5, index finger on the E string at fret 4 and pinky finger on the A string at fret 5.
Full note and interval breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 5 | 2 | C (5) |
| 3 (C) | 5 | 3 | F (1) |
| 2 (E) | 4 | 1 | A♭ (♭3) |
| 1 (A) | 5 | 4 | D (6) |
Fmin6/A♭ inversion
F minor 6th is played at the 7th fret as 7 8 8 8: index finger on the G string at fret 7, middle finger on the C string at fret 8, ring finger on the E string at fret 8 and pinky finger on the A string at fret 8.
Full note and interval breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 7 | 1 | D (6) |
| 3 (C) | 8 | 2 | A♭ (♭3) |
| 2 (E) | 8 | 3 | C (5) |
| 1 (A) | 8 | 4 | F (1) |
Why it sounds like that
F minor 6th is built from the formula 1, ♭3, 5, 6. The major 6th from F to D gives the chord its bright edge. Compare F minor, which omits the 6th.
What goes wrong with F minor 6th?
- Letting the pinky mute the E string.
- Pressing the index finger too hard, which sharpens the G string.
- Failing to keep the ring finger clear of the C string.
When to use it
F minor 6th acts as a tonic in F minor and colours F minor and F 5th chords. It fits jazz and minor blues.
Changing to and from F minor 6th
- Sliding the shape down two frets to the 8th fret gives E♭ minor 6th.
- From F minor, add the ring finger on the A string, 11th fret.
Which voicing to use
The 10th fret position keeps F in the bass and suits closed-position playing. The Fmin6/A♭ inversion at the 1st fret places A♭ in the bass, giving a darker, open-string sound.
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Common questions
How is F minor 6th written?
F minor 6th is written Fm6, min maj6, or Fmin6.
What is the difference between F minor 6th and F minor 7th?
F minor 6th has a major 6th (D), while F minor 7th has a minor 7th (E♭). The 6th gives a brighter colour.
Can F minor 6th be played with open strings?
Yes, the Fmin6/A♭ inversion at the 1st fret uses open strings, but the default 10th fret position has no open strings.