major sixth chord
F♯, A♯, C♯ and D♯
- Root
- F♯
- Major third
- A♯
- Perfect fifth
- C♯
- Major sixth
- D♯
Formula
1 3 5 6 (4, 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♯6 inversions
F♯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.
F♯6
Root position
| Notes | F♯ | A♯ | C♯ | D♯ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right hand | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Left hand | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
F♯6/A♯
First inversion
| Notes | A♯ | C♯ | D♯ | F♯ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right hand | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Left hand | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
F♯6/C♯
Second inversion
| Notes | C♯ | D♯ | F♯ | A♯ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right hand | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Left hand | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
F♯6/D♯
Third inversion
| Notes | D♯ | F♯ | A♯ | C♯ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right hand | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Left hand | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Where F♯6 fits
All of its notes are in F♯ major and B major, so it fits naturally in those keys.
How F♯6 is built
F♯ is the root, A♯ the major third, C♯ the perfect fifth and D♯ the major sixth.
A major sixth chord is a major chord plus the major sixth, 9 half steps above the root. F♯6 uses the same keys as E♭ minor 7: the name depends on which note is heard as the root.
Every chord takes every other letter of the alphabet, so the letters of F♯6 are F, A, C, D. That is why it is spelled F♯, A♯, C♯ and D♯.
Find F♯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♯6, in any octave and any order.
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Start freeQuestions
What notes are in the F♯6 chord?
F♯6 has four notes: F♯, A♯, C♯ and D♯. F♯ is the root, A♯ the major third, C♯ the perfect fifth and D♯ the major sixth.
What fingers do you use for F♯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♯6?
F♯6 has 3 inversions, one for each note other than the root at the bottom. First inversion (F♯6/A♯): A♯, C♯, D♯ and F♯. Second inversion (F♯6/C♯): C♯, D♯, F♯ and A♯. Third inversion (F♯6/D♯): D♯, F♯, A♯ and C♯.
What is a major sixth chord?
A major sixth chord is a major chord plus the major sixth, 9 half steps above the root. F♯6 uses the same keys as E♭ minor 7: the name depends on which note is heard as the root. All the notes of F♯6 are in F♯ major and B major.