Fm6 open chord (1x0111)
- Fingering
- 1x0111
- Fingers
- 1 – – 2 3 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the F minor 6th chord
The Fm6 chord is made of F · A♭ · C · D. Its formula is 1–♭3–5–6.
| Note | Degree | Interval from F |
|---|---|---|
| F | 1 | root |
| A♭ | ♭3 | minor third |
| C | 5 | perfect fifth |
| D | 6 | major sixth |
How to play the Fm6 guitar chord
- Put your first finger on the 1st fret of the low E string.
- Put your second finger on the 1st fret of the G string.
- Put your third finger on the 1st fret of the B string.
- Put your fourth finger on the 1st fret of the high E string.
- Let the D string ring open.
- Do not play the A string: mute it with the side of a fretting finger.
That is the open-position shape, 1x0111. It is rated easy: 4 fingers, 5 strings.
Why your Fm6 chord buzzes or sounds muted
This Fm6 shape skips a string in the middle. Let the finger on the string above lean over and touch it lightly so it stays silent when you strum.
Fm6 open chord
The open Fm6 chord is 1x0111. It uses the open D string, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Keys with the Fm6 chord
Fm6 is the ii chord in Eb major. In minor keys it is the iv chord in C minor.
Chords related to Fm6
Fm6 guitar chord questions
How do you play an Fm6 chord on guitar?
Play 1x0111, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are 1 - - 2 3 4.
What notes are in the Fm6 chord?
The F minor 6th chord has 4 notes: F, Ab, C and D. Its formula is 1–♭3–5–6, counted from the F major scale.
What keys is the Fm6 chord in?
Fm6 is the ii chord in Eb major. In minor keys it is the iv chord in C minor.
Fm6 chord diagram to print or save
Printable Fm6 chord PDF (one letter page, black on white) · Fm6 chord PNG (1200 px)
