Dm6 chord on piano
D Minor Sixth. Notes: D, F, A and B.
How to play Dm6
- 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
Droot
Fb3 · minor third
A5 · perfect fifth
B6 · major sixth
Dm6 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 · F3rd inversion
B · D · F · ANotes 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.
More D chords
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minor sixth chords in every key
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 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 Dm6?
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 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.