F 6th Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: F - A - C - D
Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - 6
Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 6th
Quick answer
The F6 guitar chord is played as 1-3-3-2-3-1 from low E to high E and uses the notes F, A, C, D.
- Fret pattern
- 1-3-3-2-3-1
- Chord notes
- F, A, C, D
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 6
F6
How to Play F6
- 1Barre your index finger across fret 1 (low E, G, high E strings)
- 2Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the A string
- 3Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the D string
- 4Place your pinky finger on fret 3 of the B string
About 6th Chords
A major triad with an added major 6th. 6th chords have a warm, jazzy quality and were extremely popular in early jazz, swing, and bossa nova.
F 6th Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the F 6th guitar chord?
The F 6th guitar chord uses the notes F, A, C, D.
How do you play F6 on guitar?
Play the F6 guitar chord with the 1-3-3-2-3-1 fret pattern from low E to high E. Barre your index finger across fret 1 (low E, G, high E strings) Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the A string Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the D string Place your pinky finger on fret 3 of the B string
What is the formula for F 6th?
The F 6th formula is 1 - 3 - 5 - 6: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 6th.