Guitar Fm6 chord diagram
Fm6 is one of the essential Guitar chords. On Chordier, this chord appears in 1 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play Fm6, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play Fm6, follow these steps: Place index finger on E string fret 1. Place middle finger on G string fret 1. Place ring finger on B string fret 1. Place pinky on E string fret 1.
Tips
- Place E string with your index finger and G string with your middle finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On E string, press fret 1 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- Mute unused strings to avoid unwanted ringing.
- To play Fm6 cleanly, every involved string should ring clearly. Make sure both fretted strings (E string, G string, B string, and E string) and open strings sound clean. After shaping the chord, pluck each string one by one and confirm there is no muted or buzzing note.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- F - G# - C - D
- Intervals
- 1 - b3 - 5 - 6
- Chord Type
- Minor 6 — wistful and rich
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Fm6 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Guitar Fm6 chord diagramx-3-3-1-3-1
Guitar Fm6 chord diagramx-3-3-1-3-4
Guitar Fm6 chord diagramx-3-3-5-3-4
Guitar Fm6 chord diagramx-5-3-5-3-4
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Fm6, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Fm6 → Cm/A# | Cm/B♭ chord transition
To move from Fm6 to Cm/A# | Cm/B♭, follow these steps:
- While playing Fm6, lift your pinky from E string fret 1.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 1 to D string fret 1.
- Keep ring finger on B string fret 1.
2. Fm6 → C#m/D# | D♭m/E♭ | C#m/E♭ chord transition
To move from Fm6 to C#m/D# | D♭m/E♭ | C#m/E♭, follow these steps:
- While playing Fm6, lift your pinky from E string fret 1.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 1.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 1 to fret 2.
3. Fm6 → Adim chord transition
To move from Fm6 to Adim, follow these steps:
- While playing Fm6, lift your pinky from E string fret 1.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 1 to B string fret 1.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
4. Fm6 → Am/D# | Am/E♭ chord transition
To move from Fm6 to Am/D# | Am/E♭, follow these steps:
- While playing Fm6, lift your pinky from E string fret 1.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 1 to B string fret 1.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
5. Fm6 → C#m/A# | D♭m/B♭ | C#m/B♭ chord transition
To move from Fm6 to C#m/A# | D♭m/B♭ | C#m/B♭, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 1.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 1 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your pinky from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 2.
6. Fm6 → Em/A# | Em/B♭ chord transition
To move from Fm6 to Em/A# | Em/B♭, follow these steps:
- While playing Fm6, first lift your ring finger and pinky.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 1 to D string fret 2.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from Fm6 across songs on this site.
1. Fm6 → C chord transition
To move from Fm6 to C, follow these steps:
- While playing Fm6, lift your pinky from E string fret 1.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 1 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing Fm6 use the transition to C at 100%. You can practice this transition in 2 different songs.
Songs Using Fm6 Chord
Popular songs that feature the Fm6 chord, perfect for practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fm6 suitable for beginners on Guitar?
Fm6 sits in the intermediate range for Guitar players. It uses a 1-fret span. Work on clean tone before pushing tempo.
Any beginner-friendly alternative for Fm6?
Fm6 has a more accessible version for Guitar players. The alternative voicing uses fingering x-5-3-5-3-4. It is a practical bridge between beginner and full voicings.
Which songs include Fm6?
Bing Crosby - When the Red, Red Robin Chords is one of 1 songs featuring the Fm6 chord.