The D minor 6 chord (Dm6) is made of the notes D, F, A and B. It is built from the root D with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth.
The minor 6 chord is elegant and slightly aching; common in gypsy jazz, bossa nova and Latin music.
D minor 6
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): xx0201. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the D minor 6 chord (Dm6) are D, F, A and B.
How do you play the D minor 6 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): xx0201.
How is the D minor 6 chord built?
The D minor 6 chord (Dm6) is made of the notes D, F, A and B. It is built from the root D with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth.