root position: F#6
F♯ – A♯ – C♯ – D♯
F#6 Piano Chord
The F sharp major 6 chord (F♯6) is made of the notes F♯, A♯, C♯ and D♯. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5 – 6.
Notes in F♯6
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| F♯ | 1 | root |
| A♯ | 3 | major 3rd |
| C♯ | 5 | perfect 5th |
| D♯ | 6 | major 6th |
How to play F♯6 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).
F♯6 inversions
1st inversion: F#6/A#
A♯ – C♯ – D♯ – F♯
2nd inversion: F#6/C#
C♯ – D♯ – F♯ – A♯
3rd inversion: F#6/D#
D♯ – F♯ – A♯ – C♯
Other names for F#6
F♯6 is also written as F♯6, F#maj6, F♯maj6, F#M6, F♯M6, Gb6, G♭6, Gbmaj6, G♭maj6, GbM6, G♭M6.
Keys that contain F♯6
F♯6 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.