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Fm6 chord

F minor 6th

C4
F
Ab
C
D

Want it in context? Open Fm6 on the full piano.

Notes

  • F
    R
  • Ab
    b3
  • C
    5
  • D
    6

Formula: R – b3 – 5 – 6

Fm6 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position Fm6

C4
F
Ab
C
D

1st inversion Fm6/Ab

C4
Ab
C
D
F

2nd inversion Fm6/C

C
D
F
Ab
C6

3rd inversion Fm6/D

C5
D
F
Ab
C

FAQ

What notes are in the Fm6 chord?

The F minor 6th chord (Fm6) has 4 notes: F, Ab, C and D.

How do you play Fm6 on the piano?

Put your right hand on F, Ab, C and D, starting from F. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).

What is the formula of a minor 6th chord?

R – b3 – 5 – 6 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 9).