F♯6
F♯ Major 6th
1 3 5 6
Notes in F♯6
F♯R
B♭3
C♯5
E♭6
The F♯6 chord contains 4 notes: F♯, B♭, C♯, E♭
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | F♯ | Root |
| 3 | 4 | B♭ | Major 3rd |
| 5 | 7 | C♯ | Perfect 5th |
| 6 | 9 | E♭ | Major 6th |
About F♯ Major 6th Chords
Major 6th chords add the 6th to a major triad. Popular in jazz standards, swing, and country, they have a bright, slightly retro quality. In jazz, 6th chords often substitute for maj7 when the melody includes the root note.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of F♯6 and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
F♯ Ionian (Major Scale)
The 6th is a natural major scale tone — straightforward and clean.
F♯ Major Pentatonic
Contains the 6th and avoids potential clashing tones.