Dm6 chord on ukulele

D Minor Sixth. Notes: D, F, A and B.

Dm6 ukulele chord diagram, fret 1 position2A53DR1Fb34B6ADFB
Fret 1 position · Easy

How to play Dm6

  1. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
  3. Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
  4. Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
  5. Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: AStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below

All 4 ways to play Dm6

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
Dm6 ukulele chord, fret 1 position2A53DR1Fb34B6ADFB

Fret 1 position

Easy
Dm6 ukulele chord, fret 4 position4fr1B62Fb33A54DRBFAD

Fret 4 position

Easy
Dm6 ukulele chord, barre at fret 77fr1DR3A51B62Fb3DABF

Barre at fret 7

Hard
Dm6 ukulele chord, barre at fret 1010fr1Fb32B61DR3A5FBDA

Barre at fret 10

Hard

Notes 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 ukulele?

The easiest Dm6 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).

Is Dm6 hard to play on ukulele?

No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.

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.