The D6 chord (D6) is made of the notes D, F#, A and B. It is built from the root D with a major third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth.
The sixth chord adds a warm color to the major chord; it is often heard as a final chord in jazz and swing.
D6
Notes: D – F# – A – B
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 ways along the neck. The lowest shape is an open chord (no barre), easier for beginners. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): xx0202. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the D6 chord (D6) are D, F#, A and B.
How do you play the D6 chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 ways along the neck. The lowest shape is an open chord (no barre), easier for beginners. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): xx0202.
How is the D6 chord built?
The D6 chord (D6) is made of the notes D, F#, A and B. It is built from the root D with a major third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth.