F-sharp major sixth

F#6 Piano Voicings

F#6 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 F#6 in all 12 keys

The notes in F#6

  • F# R
  • A# 3
  • C# 5
  • D# 6

F#6 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 F#6 fits in a ii-V-I

F#6 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 F#6 is to drill it in context across all 12 keys until the shape is automatic.

Practice the full ii-V-I progression

F#6 — frequently asked questions

What notes are in F#6?

F#6 contains F#, A#, C#, D# — root, major third, perfect fifth and major sixth.

When do you use F#6?

F#6 is often used as a final resting chord, because the sixth sounds more stable and less tense than a major seventh.