F#/Gb6 guitar chord (F#/Gb Major 6th)

Symbols: 6, M6, maj6, add6

Steps: 1-3-5-6

Notes: F#-A#-C#-D#

The F#/Gb 6 chord, also known as the major 6th, adds a sixth interval to the major triad. Its notes F#, A#, C# and D# give it a sweet and warm sound, often used in jazz, blues, and pop. Below, you'll find ten variations how to play the "F#/Gb 6" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

F#/Gb6 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Press the B (2nd) string on the 2nd fret with your ring finger
  • With your pinky, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 3rd fret
  • Use your index finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 1st fret
  • Place your middle finger on the low E (6th) string at the 2nd fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 2

F#/Gb6 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Press the E (1st) string on the 2nd fret with your ring finger
  • Place your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
  • With your pinky, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 3rd fret
  • Use your index finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 1st fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

F#/Gb6 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 6th fret and press down
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 4th fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 6th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

F#/Gb6 guitar chord - variation 4
  • Barre the 6th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
  • Use your middle finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 7th fret
  • Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings

Variation 5

F#/Gb6 guitar chord - variation 5
  • Press the E (1st) string on the 9th fret with your pinky
  • Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 7th fret using your index finger
  • Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret and press down
  • Use your middle finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 8th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 6

F#/Gb6 guitar chord - variation 6
  • Apply a barre with your ring finger across the 11th fret, covering the 1st to the 4th strings
  • Place your index finger on the A (5th) string at the 9th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 7

F#/Gb6 guitar chord - variation 7
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 11th fret
  • Press down on the A (5th) string at the 13th fret using your ring finger
  • Now, strum all the strings

Variation 8

F#/Gb6 guitar chord - variation 8
  • Barre the 11th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 4th strings
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 9

F#/Gb6 guitar chord - variation 9
  • Press the B (2nd) string on the 14th fret with your ring finger
  • With your pinky, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 15th fret
  • Use your index finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 13th fret
  • Place your middle finger on the low E (6th) string at the 14th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 10

F#/Gb6 guitar chord - variation 10
  • Press the E (1st) string on the 14th fret with your ring finger
  • Place your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 14th fret and press down
  • With your pinky, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 15th fret
  • Use your index finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 13th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string