F6(#11) Chord on Guitar: How To Play the F Major Sixth Sharp Eleventh Added chord

Welcome to our in-depth tutorial on the F 6(#11) chord. This distinctive chord belongs to the Major Chords family and is composed of the notes F, A, C, D, and B. The intervals that construct this chord are 1, 3, 5, 6, and #11, which in complete musical terms are the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Major Sixth, and Augmented Fourth respectively.

The F 6(#11) chord is not as commonly used as other major chords, but it offers a unique, rich sound that can add depth and complexity to your music. This tutorial will guide you through the process of playing this chord, including chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that visually represent the tones within the chord. If you're new to the concept of chords and intervals, you might want to check out this tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.

Our focus in this tutorial will be on the sixth and augmented fourth intervals, which are key components of the F 6(#11) chord. If you wish to delve deeper into the sixth chords, we have a dedicated tutorial about sixth (6) guitar chords.

Understanding the fretboard intervals is essential to mastering the F 6(#11) chord and other complex chords. It's also important to know how to denote these chords depending on the intervals that compose them, which you can learn more about in our chord notation tutorial.

While the F 6(#11) chord may seem intimidating at first, with practice and patience, you can add this unique chord to your guitar repertoire. Whether you're an intermediate player or an advanced guitarist looking for a new challenge, this tutorial is designed to help you master the F 6(#11) chord and enhance your musical skills.