D6 chord on piano
D Major Sixth. Notes: D, F#, A and B.
How to play D6
- Find D at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add F#, A and B above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
D6 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
D · F# · A · B1st inversion
F# · A · B · D2nd inversion
A · B · D · F#3rd inversion
B · D · F# · ANotes and theory
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 piano chordsmajor 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 piano?
Play D, F#, A and B together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of D6?
Root position: D F# A B. 1st inversion: F# A B D. 2nd inversion: A B D F#. 3rd inversion: B D F# A.
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.