F♯m6 mandolin chord

How to play F♯m6 on mandolin

The most common way, the first shape above: your middle finger on the G string at the 2nd fret, your index finger on the D string at the 1st fret and your ring finger on the E string at the 2nd fret. Let the A string ring open.

From the G string 2 1 0 2 (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.