Finger Positions

Root Note F

Name F sixth over D

Intervals 1P-3M-5P-6M

Relative Minor Dm

Notes F, A, C, D

Aliases F6, Fadd6, Fadd13, FM6

How to play the F6/D Chord

The F6/D is a fundamental major chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the F sixth over D is built using the 1P, 3M, 5P, 6M intervals. In the key of F Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the F6/D chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

F → C → Dm → Bb

vi-IV-I-V

Dm → Bb → F → C

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to F helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

F Gm Am Bb C Dm Edim

7ths

Fmaj7 Gm7 Am7 Bbmaj7 C7 Dm7 Em7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Major Pentatonic Major Major Blues Bebop Lydian Mixolydian Scriabin Lydian Dominant Hungarian Major Lydian #9 Bebop Minor Bebop Major Ichikosucho Half-Whole Diminished Kafi Raga

* 15 scales found containing the notes F, A, C, D.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the F6/D chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 65, 69, 60, 62

Frequencies (Hz)

349.2282314330039, 440, 261.6255653005986, 293.6647679174076