Fm6 Ukulele Chord
Fm6 on ukulele is 1-2-1-3: put your index finger on the 1st fret of the g string, your middle finger on the 1st fret of the E string, your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the C string and your little finger on the 3rd fret of the A string. It is a four-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast.
- Notes: F, Ab, C and D
- Frets: 1 2 1 3
- Tuning: g C E A
- Looking for F#m6? That is Gbm6
Fm6 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 6th
- Also known as
- F minor sixth
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 6
- Intervals
- F (root), Ab (minor 3rd), C (perfect 5th), D (major 6th)
- Notes
- F, Ab, C and D
- Frets
- 1 2 1 3
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Fm6 chord
Here is the Fm6 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the g string.
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the C string.
- Put your middle finger on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Put your little finger on the 3rd fret of the A string.
- Strum all four strings.
It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Fm6?
Not really. 1-2-1-3 is already the simplest playable shape for Fm6 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
What notes are in the Fm6 chord?
The Fm6 chord is built from four notes: F, Ab, C and D (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th and major 6th). The added sixth lifts a minor chord out of pure sadness into something more bittersweet.
Ukulele songs that use the Fm6 chord
Want to go further?
Once Fm6 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try F7, Fmaj7, Fm and F. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.