root position: Fm6
F – A♭ – C – D
Fm6 Piano Chord
The F minor 6 chord (Fm6) is made of the notes F, A♭, C and D. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – 5 – 6.
Notes in Fm6
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| F | 1 | root |
| A♭ | ♭3 | minor 3rd |
| C | 5 | perfect 5th |
| D | 6 | major 6th |
How to play Fm6 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-2-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-2-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Fm6 inversions
1st inversion: Fm6/Ab
A♭ – C – D – F
2nd inversion: Fm6/C
C – D – F – A♭
3rd inversion: Fm6/D
D – F – A♭ – C
Other names for Fm6
Fm6 is also written as Fmin6, F-6.
Keys that contain Fm6
Fm6 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.