Fm6, minor sixth chord
F, A♭, C and D
- Root
- F
- Minor third
- A♭
- Perfect fifth
- C
- Major sixth
- D
Formula
1 ♭3 5 6 (3, 7, 9 half steps above F)
Fingering in root position
| Notes | F | A♭ | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right hand | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Left hand | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
F minor 6 inversions
F minor 6 has 3 inversions. Each one keeps the same notes and puts a different one at the bottom, so your hand can stay close to the chord before or after it.
Fm6
Root position
| Notes | F | A♭ | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right hand | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Left hand | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Fm6/A♭
First inversion
| Notes | A♭ | C | D | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right hand | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Left hand | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Fm6/C
Second inversion
| Notes | C | D | F | A♭ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right hand | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Left hand | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Fm6/D
Third inversion
| Notes | D | F | A♭ | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right hand | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Left hand | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Where F minor 6 fits
All of its notes are in E♭ major, so it fits naturally in those keys.
How F minor 6 is built
F is the root, A♭ the minor third, C the perfect fifth and D the major sixth.
A minor sixth chord is a minor chord plus the major sixth, 9 half steps above the root. F minor 6 uses the same keys as Dm7♭5.
Every chord takes every other letter of the alphabet, so the letters of F minor 6 are F, A, C, D. That is why it is spelled F, A♭, C and D.
Find F minor 6 yourself
Without looking at the diagrams, find the chord on the keyboard, then each inversion. Saying the notes out loud as you tap them helps them stick.
Step 1 of 4
Tap the notes of F minor 6, in any octave and any order.
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Start freeQuestions
What notes are in the F minor 6 chord?
F minor 6 (Fm6) has four notes: F, A♭, C and D. F is the root, A♭ the minor third, C the perfect fifth and D the major sixth.
What fingers do you use for F minor 6 on piano?
In root position, play F, A♭, C and D with right hand fingers 1, 2, 4 and 5 (thumb, index finger, ring finger and little finger) and left hand fingers 5, 3, 2 and 1. The fingers change a little in each inversion; every inversion on this page shows its own.
What are the inversions of F minor 6?
F minor 6 has 3 inversions, one for each note other than the root at the bottom. First inversion (Fm6/A♭): A♭, C, D and F. Second inversion (Fm6/C): C, D, F and A♭. Third inversion (Fm6/D): D, F, A♭ and C.
What is a minor sixth chord?
A minor sixth chord is a minor chord plus the major sixth, 9 half steps above the root. F minor 6 uses the same keys as Dm7♭5. All the notes of F minor 6 are in E♭ major.