Chord · 6ths & Adds
F♯6 — F♯ Major 6th
F♯6 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 F♯6.
- Root
- F♯
- Quality
- Major 6th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 6
- Notes
- F♯ A♯ C♯ D♯
On the keyboard
The notes of F♯6
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F♯ | root | F♯4 |
| 3 | A♯ | major 3rd | A♯4 |
| 5 | C♯ | perfect 5th | C♯5 |
| 6 | D♯ | major 6th | D♯5 |
Other 6ths & adds on F♯
Major 6th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.