F sharp minor sixth guitar chord (F#m6)
Also written Gbm6 (G flat minor sixth)
A minor sixth chord adds a major sixth to the minor chord. A mysterious color, typical of gypsy jazz and film music.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 fret 1
Position 2 fret 4
Position 3 fret 8
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| F♯ (F sharp) | root |
| A | minor third |
| C♯ (C sharp) | perfect fifth |
| D♯ (D sharp) | major sixth |
Formula: 1 – b3 – 5 – 6 · F♯ – A – C♯ – D♯
A progression with this chord
The minor sixth chord as the tonic, with the dominant chord.