The Big Six Core Chords - Fm6, Four Vocings

Published: 14 Mar 2013 Updated: 14 Jan 2021Visits: 7Code: UL42L2-m6

Category: ChordsInstrument: Ukulele Subjects: Chords • Advanced • Jazz • Core

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LESSONSeries : The Big Six Core Chords - Level Two

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The Big Six Core Chords - Fm6, Four Vocings


The Big Six Core Chords - Level II: "Fm6" is created from the "1 b3 5 6" of the major scale, based on the root of the chord. For "Fm6" the chord tones are: F Ab C D.

A Fm6, a minor six chord and part of the second level of chords that include the major sixth, minor sixth, and minor-major-seventh chords.

A minor 6th chord can be derived either from a minor seventh or major sixth chord. From a minor seventh chord lower the flat seventh one fret. From a major sixth chord lower the natural third one fret.

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