Dm6/9 chord on guitar
D Minor Six-Nine. Notes: D, F, A, B and E.
How to play Dm6/9
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (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.
Lowest note: D (the root)Strings played: 5 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Dm6/9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyFret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 12
HardNotes and theory
Droot
Fb3 · minor third
A5 · perfect fifth
B6 · major sixth
E9 · ninth
The minor 6/9 adds a sixth and a ninth to a minor triad, a rich minor chord used to end jazz tunes in minor keys. The formula is 1 b3 5 6 9.
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Questions
What notes are in the Dm6/9 chord?
Dm6/9 (D minor six-nine) is made of five notes: D (root), F (minor third), A (perfect fifth), B (major sixth) and E (ninth).
How do you play Dm6/9 on guitar?
The easiest Dm6/9 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F). Put your pinky finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 5 (D).
Is Dm6/9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor six-nine chord sound like?
The minor 6/9 adds a sixth and a ninth to a minor triad, a rich minor chord used to end jazz tunes in minor keys.