D6 chord (D major sixth) on piano
D6 (D major sixth) has four notes: D, F sharp, A and B. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 6. In major keys, D6 is the I6 chord in D major, the IV6 in A major and the V6 in G major.
D6 inversions and fingering
D F# A B · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
F# A B D · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
A B D F# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
B D F# A · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
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| Symbol | D6 |
|---|---|
| Also written | DM6, Dmaj6 |
| Notes | D F# A B |
| Formula | 1 3 5 6 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major sixth |
| Type | Major sixth chord |
D6 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D3 (1), F#3 (3), A3 (5), B3 (6), D4 (1), F#4 (3), A4 (5), B4 (6).
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Questions
What notes are in the D6 chord?
D6 (D major sixth) has four notes: D, F sharp, A and B. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 6. D is the root, F# is the major third, A is the perfect fifth and B is the major sixth.
How do you play D6 on piano?
Play D, F#, A and B together. Root position: D F# A B · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is D6 in?
In major keys, D6 is the I6 chord in D major, the IV6 in A major and the V6 in G major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between D6 and Dmaj7?
D6 and Dmaj7 share D, F# and A. D6 has B, the 6th, where Dmaj7 has C#, the 7th.