Dm6/9 chord on ukulele

D Minor Six-Nine. Notes: D, F, A, B and E.

Dm6/9 ukulele chord diagram, fret 1 position2A54E91Fb33B6AEFB
Fret 1 position · Medium

How to play Dm6/9

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

All 4 ways to play Dm6/9

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
Dm6/9 ukulele chord, fret 1 position2A54E91Fb33B6AEFB

Fret 1 position

Medium
Dm6/9 ukulele chord, fret 4 position4fr1B62Fb33A54E9BFAE

Fret 4 position

Medium
Dm6/9 ukulele chord, fret 7 position7fr3E94A51B62Fb3EABF

Fret 7 position

Medium
Dm6/9 ukulele chord, barre at fret 77fr4Fb33A51B61E9FABE

Barre at fret 7

Hard

Notes 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.

minor six-nine chords in every key

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 ukulele?

The easiest Dm6/9 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 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).

Is Dm6/9 hard to play on ukulele?

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

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.