F♯6 8-string bass chord

How to play F♯6 on 8-string bass

The most common way, the first shape above: lay your index finger flat across the two strings from the A to the D at the 1st fret, your ring finger on the B string at the 2nd fret and your little finger on the E string at the 2nd fret. Let the F♯ string ring open. Don’t play the G, C and F strings.

From the F♯ string 0 2 2 1 1 x x x (x: not played, 0: open)

What notes are in F♯6?

F♯6, F♯ sixth, is F♯, A♯, C♯ and D♯: the root (F♯), the major third (A♯), the perfect fifth (C♯) and the major sixth (D♯). Its formula is 1 3 5 6.

Which chord has the same notes as F♯6?

E♭m7. Both are F♯, A♯, C♯ and D♯; which one you hear depends on the bass note.

Can I play F♯ instead of F♯6?

Yes. F♯6 is F♯ with D♯ added, a sweeter, older sound, heard in swing and early rock and roll.