F6 guitar chord (F Major 6th)

The F 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 6" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

• Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 1st fret using your middle finger
• Place your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
• Position your index finger on the low E (6th) string at the 1st fret and press down
• Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

• Press down on the E (1st) string at the 1st fret using your middle finger
• Position your index finger on the B (2nd) string at the 1st fret and press down
• Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 2nd fret
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

• Use your pinky to press the E (1st) string down on the 5th fret
• Place a barre using your index finger on the 3rd fret from the 2nd to the 4th strings
• Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret using your ring finger
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

• Apply a barre with your index finger across the 5th fret, covering all the strings
• Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 6th fret using your middle finger
• Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 7th fret
• To play the chord, strum all the strings

• Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 8th fret and press down
• Position your index finger on the B (2nd) string at the 6th fret and press down
• Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 7th fret
• Press down on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret using your middle finger
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

• Place a barre using your ring finger on the 10th fret from the 1st to the 4th strings
• Use your index finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 8th fret
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

• Barre the 10th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
• Position your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 12th fret and press down
• To play the chord, strum all the strings

• Apply a barre with your index finger across the 10th fret, covering the 1st to the 4th strings
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

• Place your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 13th fret and press down
• Press the G (3rd) string on the 14th fret with your pinky
• Press down on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret using your index finger
• Use your middle finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 13th fret
• Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

• Place your ring finger on the E (1st) string at the 13th fret and press down
• Use your middle finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 13th fret
• Press the G (3rd) string on the 14th fret with your pinky
• Press down on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret using your index finger
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string