F♯ major 6th chord on piano
F♯6 is a major 6th chord built on F♯. It uses the notes F♯ - A♯ - C♯ - D♯ and sounds sweet and nostalgic, heard often in swing and old pop. It is also written as G♭ major 6th.
- Notes
- F♯ A♯ C♯ D♯
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 6
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 2 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 2 - 1
- Chord symbol
- F♯6
How to play F♯6 step by step
- Find F♯. F♯ is the first black key in each group of three. The same key is also called G♭.
- Add A♯, 4 half steps above F♯.
- Add C♯, 7 half steps above F♯.
- Add D♯, 9 half steps above F♯.
- Press all 4 keys together with fingers 1 - 2 - 3 - 5 of your right hand. Keep your wrist level and let the weight of your arm do the work.
F♯6 inversions
An inversion uses the same notes in a different order. Inversions let your hand move less between chords, which is how pianists make chord changes sound smooth.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the F♯ major 6th chord?
The F♯ major 6th chord (F♯6) contains 4 notes: F♯, A♯, C♯, D♯. Its formula is 1 - 3 - 5 - 6.
How do you play F♯6 on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on F♯ and play F♯, A♯, C♯, D♯ together using fingers 1 - 2 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 2 - 1.
Is F♯ major 6th the same as G♭ major 6th?
Yes. F♯ major 6th and G♭ major 6th use exactly the same piano keys. The name you see depends on the key signature of the piece.