Chord · 6ths & Adds
Dm6 — D Minor 6th
Dm6 is the D minor 6th chord. It is built on the root D with minor 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 D (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still Dm6.
- Root
- D
- Quality
- Minor 6th
- Formula
- 1 ♭3 5 6
- Notes
- D F A B
On the keyboard
The notes of Dm6
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | root | D4 |
| ♭3 | F | minor 3rd | F4 |
| 5 | A | perfect 5th | A4 |
| 6 | B | major 6th | B4 |
Other 6ths & adds on D
Minor 6th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.