D 6th Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: D - F# - A - B
Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - 6
Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 6th
Quick answer
The D6 guitar chord is played as x-x-0-2-0-2 from low E to high E and uses the notes D, F#, A, B.
- Fret pattern
- x-x-0-2-0-2
- Chord notes
- D, F#, A, B
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 6
D6
How to Play D6
- 1Mute the low E and A strings
- 2Place your index finger on fret 2 of the G string
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the high E string
- 4Play the D, B strings open
About 6th Chords
A major triad with an added major 6th. 6th chords have a warm, jazzy quality and were extremely popular in early jazz, swing, and bossa nova.
D 6th Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the D 6th guitar chord?
The D 6th guitar chord uses the notes D, F#, A, B.
How do you play D6 on guitar?
Play the D6 guitar chord with the x-x-0-2-0-2 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E and A strings Place your index finger on fret 2 of the G string Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the high E string Play the D, B strings open
What is the formula for D 6th?
The D 6th formula is 1 - 3 - 5 - 6: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 6th.