F#6 chord
F-sharp major sixth, also written Gb6. One shape on the neck below, with the notes it's built from and the keys it belongs to.
Notes
- F#
- 1
- A#
- 3
- C#
- 5
- D#
- 6
The major third is what makes it sound bright and settled.
The added 6th softens the chord and takes the edge off a plain triad.
How to play F#6
- Root on A
- x-9-11-11-11-11
Want to know why this chord works where it does? The Intermediate lessons cover it, and founding players get them first.
Keys with F#6
F#6 uses only notes from F# major, Db major, B major and Eb minor. It sounds most at home in F# major.