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F6 Chord on Guitar
- F6
- F · A · C · D
- Open chord
Open
F6 is a major sixth chord: a major chord with the sixth added, a sweet sound common in pop, country and jazz endings. The open shape uses 3 fingers on 5 strings.
How to play F6, finger by finger
- Put your index finger on string 6 at the 1st fret.
- Put your middle finger on string 2 at the 1st fret.
- Put your ring finger on string 3 at the 2nd fret.
- Strum strings 6 to 2 only.
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Notes in F6
| Note | Interval | Role |
|---|---|---|
| F | 1 | root |
| A | 3 | major third |
| C | 5 | fifth |
| D | 6 | sixth |
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 6
Questions about F6
What notes are in F6?
F, A, C and D. Those are the 1, 3, 5, 6 of the chord, counted from F.
Which strings do I strum for F6?
All six strings.
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