F Major 6th Bass Chord
All positions and voicings on the fretboard
F Major 6th filtered by fret:
No playable voicings found for this chord on bass. This chord type requires more notes than the bass guitar's 4 strings can voice. Try a simpler chord type.
F Major 6th — chord details
The F Major 6th chord is made up of the following notes: F, A, C, D.
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5P, 6M.
The diagrams above show every voicing and chord variation for F Major 6th on bass guitar. Use the fret filter to narrow down voicings within a specific fret range — ideal for bass lines, chord fills, and double stops.
The F major sixth functions identically to a standard sixth chord, with a major triad plus the sixth — F, A, C, D, intervals 1P, 3M, 5P, 6M. It offers that classic warmth associated with early jazz and country western ballads. The sixth adds just enough color to lift the chord beyond a plain major triad while maintaining a feeling of happy resolution.
How to Play F Major 6th
F maj6 can be voiced in multiple ways depending on your instrument and musical context. Experiment with different inversions and positions to find voicings that connect smoothly to surrounding chords in your progression.
F Major 6th in Progressions
F maj6 appears in various harmonic contexts depending on the key. Analyze the surrounding chords to determine its function — it may serve as a primary chord, a substitution, or a chromatic color chord that enriches the harmonic palette of a progression.
Common Substitutions
F6, Fmaj7, or Dm7 are interchangeable in many harmonic contexts.
Difficulty: On guitar, this chord is intermediate — a barre or partial barre is likely needed, but the shape is manageable with practice.