Chord chart for F6 / D (3rd inversion) Guitar Chord: Notes, Shapes & Bass Note | Guitar Wiz

F6/D guitar shapes

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F6 / D (3rd inversion) guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions

About the chord

F6 / D (3rd inversion)

F6/D is the F6 / D (3rd inversion) guitar chord with D in the bass. It uses the notes F, A, C, and D and the interval formula 1-3-5-6.

The F6 major 6 chord extends the major triad with a major sixth D, adding a warm, jazzy color. The sixth D creates a relaxed, nostalgic feel, enhancing major progressions in jazz, pop, and vintage ballads. With D in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of F6.

Also written as F6 and FM6/D.

Root note: F
Bass note: D
Chord tones: 4
Playable shapes: 114

Chord tones

FACD

Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape xx0211

xx0211

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string.
  4. 4 Let the fourth string ring open.
  5. 5 Strum from the 4th string down.

Shape xx0231

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string.
  4. 4 Let the fourth string ring open.
  5. 5 Strum from the 4th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

F Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

A Major Third 3

This note defines the chord's major quality and brings brightness to the sound.

C Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

D Major Sixth 6

The sixth adds warmth and a slightly more relaxed extended color.

Shape details

Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.

F6/D shape xx0211

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Let the fourth string ring open
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth and fifth strings
  6. 6 Strum from the fourth string down to the first string

F6/D shape xx0231

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Let the fourth string ring open
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth and fifth strings
  6. 6 Strum from the fourth string down to the first string

F6/D shape x53535

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string and 4th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 5th fret of the 5th string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth string
  6. 6 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

F6/D shape xx0565

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 3rd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 6th fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Let the fourth string ring open
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth and fifth strings
  6. 6 Strum from the fourth string down to the first string

F6/D shape x50565

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 5th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 5th fret of the 3rd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 6th fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string
  5. 5 Let the fourth string ring open
  6. 6 Do not play the sixth string
  7. 7 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

F6/D shape x57565

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string, 3rd string, and 5th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 6th fret of the 2nd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 7th fret of the 4th string
  4. 4 Do not play the sixth string
  5. 5 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

F6/D shape x50765

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 5th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 6th fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 7th fret of the 3rd string
  5. 5 Let the fourth string ring open
  6. 6 Do not play the sixth string
  7. 7 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

F6/D shape xx0765

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 6th fret of the 2nd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 7th fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Let the fourth string ring open
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth and fifth strings
  6. 6 Strum from the fourth string down to the first string

Quick answers

What notes are in F6/D?

F6/D uses the notes F, A, C, and D. Its interval formula is 1-3-5-6.

What is another name for F6/D?

F6/D is also written as F6 and FM6/D.

How do you play F6/D on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string. Place the 2nd finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string. Place the 3rd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string. Let the fourth string ring open. Strum from the 4th string down.

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