D6 chord
D major 6th
C4
D
F#
A
B
C5
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Notes
- DR
- F#3
- A5
- B6
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 6
D6 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position D6
C4
D
F#
A
B
C5
1st inversion D6/F#
C4
F#
A
B
C5
D
2nd inversion D6/A
C4
A
B
C5
D
F#
3rd inversion D6/B
C4
B
C5
D
F#
A
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FAQ
What notes are in the D6 chord?
The D major 6th chord (D6) has 4 notes: D, F#, A and B.
How do you play D6 on the piano?
Put your right hand on D, F#, A and B, starting from D. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a major 6th chord?
R – 3 – 5 – 6 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 9).