Dm6 chord (D minor sixth) on piano
Dm6 (D minor sixth) has four notes: D, F, A and B. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, 6. In major keys, Dm6 is the ii6 chord in C major.
Dm6 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 | Dm6 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Dmin6, D-6 |
| Notes | D F A B |
| Formula | 1 b3 5 6 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, perfect fifth, major sixth |
| Type | Minor sixth chord |
Dm6 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D3 (1), F3 (flat 3), A3 (5), B3 (6), D4 (1), F4 (flat 3), A4 (5), B4 (6).
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Questions
What notes are in the Dm6 chord?
Dm6 (D minor sixth) has four notes: D, F, A and B. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, 6. D is the root, F is the minor third, A is the perfect fifth and B is the major sixth.
How do you play Dm6 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 Dm6 in?
In major keys, Dm6 is the ii6 chord in C major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Dm6 and Dm7?
Dm6 and Dm7 share D, F and A. Dm6 has B, the 6th, where Dm7 has C, the flat 7th.