F#6 chord
F# major 6th · also written Gb6
C4
F#
A#
C5
C#
D#
Want it in context? Open F#6 on the full piano.
Notes
- F#R
- A#3
- C#5
- D#6
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 6
F#6 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position F#6
C4
F#
A#
C5
C#
D#
1st inversion F#6/A#
C4
A#
C5
C#
D#
F#
2nd inversion F#6/C#
C5
C#
D#
F#
A#
C6
3rd inversion F#6/D#
C5
D#
F#
A#
C6
C#
More F# chords
Major 6th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the F#6 chord?
The F# major 6th chord (F#6) has 4 notes: F#, A#, C# and D#.
How do you play F#6 on the piano?
Put your right hand on F#, A#, 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 major 6th chord?
R – 3 – 5 – 6 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 9).
Is F#6 the same as Gb6?
Yes. F# and Gb are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so F#6 and Gb6 sound the same.