Dm6 chord on guitar
D Minor Sixth. Notes: D, F, A and B.
How to play Dm6
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- 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 Dm6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumFret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
Droot
Fb3 · minor third
A5 · perfect fifth
B6 · major sixth
The minor sixth adds a major sixth to a minor triad. It has a mysterious, film-noir color common in jazz and gypsy jazz. The formula is 1 b3 5 6.
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Questions
What notes are in the Dm6 chord?
Dm6 (D minor sixth) is made of four notes: D (root), F (minor third), A (perfect fifth) and B (major sixth).
How do you play Dm6 on guitar?
The easiest Dm6 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Let the open D and B strings ring.
Is Dm6 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor sixth chord sound like?
The minor sixth adds a major sixth to a minor triad. It has a mysterious, film-noir color common in jazz and gypsy jazz.