F major sixth
F6 Piano Voicings
F6 replaces the major seventh with the sixth, giving a settled, swing-era sound. It is a common substitute for the major-seventh chord as a final tonic.
Drill F6 in all 12 keysThe notes in F6
- F R
- A 3
- C 5
- D 6
F6 voicings on piano
Each voicing is the exact shape the trainer drills. Press play to hear it — as a block chord or rolled note by note.
Root Position
F · A · C · D R · 3 · 5 · 6
Shell Voicing
F · A · D R · 3 · 6
Rootless A
A · C · D · G 3 · 5 · 6 · 9
Rootless B
D · G · A · C 6 · 9 · 3 · 5
Where F6 fits in a ii-V-I
F6 replaces the major seventh with the sixth, giving a settled, swing-era sound. It is a common substitute for the major-seventh chord as a final tonic.
The fastest way to internalise F6 is to drill it in context across all 12 keys until the shape is automatic.
Practice the full ii-V-I progressionF6 — frequently asked questions
What notes are in F6?
F6 contains F, A, C, D — root, major third, perfect fifth and major sixth.
When do you use F6?
F6 is often used as a final resting chord, because the sixth sounds more stable and less tense than a major seventh.