Fm6 bass chord

How to play Fm6 on bass

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

From the E string 1 x 0 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.