What is a F#m6 Chord?
F#m6
F#m6 Minor 6th
String-by-String
E
×
A
×
D
4
G
2
B
4
e
2
F#m6 Minor 6th is a minor sixth chord with the root F#, minor third A, perfect fifth C#, and major sixth D#. It has a bittersweet quality common in jazz and film scores.
Intervals
RootMinor 3rdPerfect 5thMajor 6th
Notes
F#AC#D#
Why does F#m6 sound bittersweet and jazzy?
The F#m6 Minor 6th chord gets its bittersweet and jazzy character from the combination of its root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th, major 6th. The specific intervals between the notes F#, A, C#, D#create the harmonic tension and color that define this chord's unique sonic signature.
How to use F#m6?
F#m6 is commonly used in progressions across many genres. Try substituting it where you would normally play a standard F# chord for added harmonic interest. It pairs well with other chords in the key of F# and can serve as both a foundation and a color chord depending on the context.