Chord · 6ths & Adds
D♭6 — D♭ Major 6th
D♭6 is the D♭ major 6th chord. It is built on the root D♭ with major 3rd (F), perfect 5th (A♭) and major 6th (B♭) above it — the formula 1 3 5 6, sounding the notes D♭ F A♭ B♭. On the piano it sits at Db (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still D♭6.
- Root
- D♭
- Quality
- Major 6th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 6
- Notes
- D♭ F A♭ B♭
On the keyboard
The notes of D♭6
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D♭ | root | D♭4 |
| 3 | F | major 3rd | F4 |
| 5 | A♭ | perfect 5th | A♭4 |
| 6 | B♭ | major 6th | B♭4 |
Other 6ths & adds on D♭
Major 6th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.