5-string bass · Standard
F♯ minor sixth · Frets 6–7
F♯m6 5-string bass chord
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How to play F♯m6 on 5-string bass
The most common way, the first shape above: your ring finger on the B string at the 7th fret, your index finger on the A string at the 6th fret, your little finger on the D string at the 7th fret and your middle finger on the G string at the 6th fret. Don’t play the E string.
From the B string 7 x 6 7 6 (x: not played, 0: open)
What notes are in F♯m6?
F♯m6, F♯ minor sixth, is F♯, A, C♯ and D♯: the root (F♯), the minor third (A), the perfect fifth (C♯) and the major sixth (D♯). Its formula is 1 ♭3 5 6.
Can I play F♯m instead of F♯m6?
Yes. F♯m6 is F♯m with the major sixth, D♯, added, the dark and mysterious sound of minor-key jazz and film music.
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