D6 chord on guitar
D Major Sixth. Notes: D, F#, A and B.
How to play D6
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Let the open D and B strings ring.
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
Lowest note: D (the root)Strings played: 4 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play D6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 7
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
Droot
F#3 · major third
A5 · perfect fifth
B6 · major sixth
The major sixth adds a sixth to a major triad: sweet and a little retro, heard a lot in swing, country and old pop endings. The formula is 1 3 5 6, and you will also see it written as Dmaj6.
More D chords
All D guitar chordsDmajorDmminorD7dominant seventhDm7minor seventhDmaj7major seventhDsus4suspended fourthDsus2suspended secondDdimdiminishedDaugaugmentedD9dominant ninthDadd9added ninthDm7b5half-diminishedDdim7diminished seventhD7sus4dominant seventh suspended fourthD5power chordDm6minor sixthDm9minor ninthDmaj9major ninth
major sixth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the D6 chord?
D6 (D major sixth) is made of four notes: D (root), F# (major third), A (perfect fifth) and B (major sixth).
How do you play D6 on guitar?
The easiest D6 is the "open position" shape. Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#). Let the open D and B strings ring.
Is D6 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a major sixth chord sound like?
The major sixth adds a sixth to a major triad: sweet and a little retro, heard a lot in swing, country and old pop endings.