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F♯ minor 6th chord on ukulele (F♯m6)
Also called or written F♯m6, F♯min6, F♯min maj6 or F♯ Minor Major 6
F♯ minor 6th contains F♯, A, C♯, and D♯. The 2nd fret grip places the pinky on the A string while the index and middle share the 2nd fret.
How it is built
Formula 1, ♭3, 5, 6
How do you play an F♯ minor 6th chord on ukulele?
F♯ minor 6th is played at the 2nd fret as 2 3 2 4: index finger on the G string at fret 2, ring finger on the C string at fret 3, middle finger on the E string at fret 2 and pinky finger on the A string at fret 4.
Full note and interval breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 2 | 1 | A (♭3) |
| 3 (C) | 3 | 3 | D♯ (6) |
| 2 (E) | 2 | 2 | F♯ (1) |
| 1 (A) | 4 | 4 | C♯ (5) |
AdvancedThe pinky reaches to the 4th fret on the A string while the index and middle hold the 2nd fret, demanding a wide stretch.
5th fret
F♯ minor 6th is played at the 5th fret as 6 6 5 6: middle finger on the G string at fret 6, ring finger on the C string at fret 6, index finger on the E string at fret 5 and pinky finger on the A string at fret 6.
Full note and interval breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 6 | 2 | C♯ (5) |
| 3 (C) | 6 | 3 | F♯ (1) |
| 2 (E) | 5 | 1 | A (♭3) |
| 1 (A) | 6 | 4 | D♯ (6) |
F♯min6/A inversion
F♯ minor 6th is played at the 8th fret as 8 9 9 9: index finger on the G string at fret 8, middle finger on the C string at fret 9, ring finger on the E string at fret 9 and pinky finger on the A string at fret 9.
Full note and interval breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 8 | 1 | D♯ (6) |
| 3 (C) | 9 | 2 | A (♭3) |
| 2 (E) | 9 | 3 | C♯ (5) |
| 1 (A) | 9 | 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 flatten and mute the E string.
- Pressing the index finger too hard, which sharpens the G string.
- Failing to keep the ring finger clear of the A 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-key rock.
Changing to and from F♯ minor 6th
- Sliding the shape down one fret to the 1st fret gives F minor 6th.
- From F♯ minor, add the pinky on the A string, 4th fret.
Which voicing to use
The 2nd fret position places A in the bass, giving a first-inversion sound. The F♯min6/C♯ inversion at the 6th fret moves the bass to C♯, darkening the sound.
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Common questions
How is F♯ minor 6th written?
F♯ minor 6th is written F♯m6, min maj6, or F♯min6. The ASCII root is F#. It is also spelled G♭ in enharmonic notation for the same sounding root.
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?
No, all positions of F♯ minor 6th use fretted notes; there are no open strings in any supplied voicing.