F♯6
F# Major 6th — a major triad sweetened with the sixth — settled, vintage, and smoother than a maj7 in many endings.
The keys
F♯ – A♯ – C♯ – D♯
What's inside F♯6
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| F♯ | Root | 1 |
| A♯ | Major 3rd | 3 |
| C♯ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| D♯ | Major 6th | 6 |
Inversions
| Position | Keys (low → high) |
|---|---|
| Root position | G♭4 – B♭4 – D♭5 – E♭5 |
| 1st inversion | B♭4 – D♭5 – E♭5 – G♭5 |
| 2nd inversion | D♭5 – E♭5 – G♭5 – B♭5 |
| 3rd inversion | E♭5 – G♭5 – B♭5 – D♭6 |
A working voicing
Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:
| Hand | Keys |
|---|---|
| Left (shell) | G♭2 – D♭3 |
| Right (colour) | B♭4 – E♭5 |
Where F♯6 lives
As the I chord
F♯6 → B → D♭ → F♯6
The classic I–IV–V–I motion with this chord as home.
In a ii–V–I
A♭m7 → D♭7 → F♯6
The strongest cadence in harmony, resolving onto this chord.
Put F♯6 under your fingers
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