Banjo F6 chord (C Tuning)F sixth on the 5-string banjo: 2 2 1 3, and 5 more shapes

Frets, string 4 to string 1: 2 2 1 3 (first position)

1. String 4 (C): 2nd fret, middle finger, D
2. String 3 (G): 2nd fret, ring finger, A
3. String 2 (B): 1st fret, index finger, C
4. String 1 (D): 3rd fret, little finger, F
5. String 5, the short g: open, G, not in the chord

Sounds: D A C F  ·  F6 is F, A, C, D (1 · 3 · 5 · 6)

The 5th string: the short g adds the 9th over F6, a colour rather than a clash.

With a capo: on the 3rd fret it’s 2 2 0 4 (frets counted from the capo), an open D6 shape. Spike the 5th string at the 8th fret to keep it in tune with the capo.

C Tuning tuning: gCGBD, the short 5th string first, then strings 4 to 1.