F sixth piano chord (F6)
A sixth chord adds a major sixth to the major chord. A sweet, slightly vintage sound, common in gypsy jazz, swing and country.
On the keyboard
Root position
- Notes
- F – A – C – D
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
1st inversion
- Notes
- A – C – D – F
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
2nd inversion
- Notes
- C – D – F – A
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
3rd inversion
- Notes
- D – F – A – C
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| F | root |
| A | major third |
| C | perfect fifth |
| D | major sixth |
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 6 · F – A – C – D
A progression with this chord
The chord replaces the first degree of a pop progression to enrich it.