F♯m6
F♯ Minor 6th
1 ♭3 5 6
Notes in F♯m6
F♯R
A♭3
C♯5
E♭6
The F♯m6 chord contains 4 notes: F♯, A, C♯, E♭
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | F♯ | Root |
| ♭3 | 3 | A | Minor 3rd |
| 5 | 7 | C♯ | Perfect 5th |
| 6 | 9 | E♭ | Major 6th |
About F♯ Minor 6th Chords
Minor 6th chords add the natural 6th to a minor triad. They spell out the Dorian mode and appear frequently in jazz (particularly in minor ii-V-I progressions) and in bossa nova. The natural 6th adds warmth that sets them apart from min7.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of F♯m6 and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
F♯ Dorian
Dorian's natural 6th makes it the perfect match — this chord literally spells out Dorian harmony.
F♯ Melodic Minor
Also contains the natural 6th needed for minor 6th chords.