Chord · 6ths & Adds
F6 — F Major 6th
F6 is the F major 6th chord. It is built on the root F with major 3rd (A), perfect 5th (C) and major 6th (D) above it — the formula 1 3 5 6, sounding the notes F A C D. On the piano it sits at F (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still F6.
- Root
- F
- Quality
- Major 6th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 6
- Notes
- F A C D
On the keyboard
The notes of F6
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F | root | F4 |
| 3 | A | major 3rd | A4 |
| 5 | C | perfect 5th | C5 |
| 6 | D | major 6th | D5 |
Other 6ths & adds on F
Major 6th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.