D6/9 chord on guitar
D Six-Nine. Notes: D, F#, A, B and E.
How to play D6/9
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 5 (D).
- Let the open B and high E strings ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play D6/9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardBarre at fret 12
HardNotes and theory
The 6/9 chord adds both the sixth and the ninth to a major triad: a warm, final-sounding chord used to end jazz and bossa tunes. The formula is 1 3 5 6 9, and you will also see it written as D69.
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Questions
What notes are in the D6/9 chord?
D6/9 (D six-nine) is made of five notes: D (root), F# (major third), A (perfect fifth), B (major sixth) and E (ninth).
How do you play D6/9 on guitar?
The easiest D6/9 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#). Put your pinky finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 5 (D).
Is D6/9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a six-nine chord sound like?
The 6/9 chord adds both the sixth and the ninth to a major triad: a warm, final-sounding chord used to end jazz and bossa tunes.