Fm6 8-string guitar chord

How to play Fm6 on 8-string guitar

The most common way, the first shape above: your index finger on the low E string at the 1st fret, your middle finger on the G string at the 1st fret, your middle finger on the high B string at the 1st fret and your middle finger on the high E string at the 1st fret. Let the D string ring open. Don’t play the F♯, low B and A strings.

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

What notes are in Fm6?

Fm6, 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 Fm instead of Fm6?

Yes. Fm6 is Fm with the major sixth, D, added, the dark and mysterious sound of minor-key jazz and film music.