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 keysThe 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 progressionF#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.