Want to learn how to play a D minor6 chord? This complete guide shows you how to make and play a D minor6 chord on any instrument. Whether you're searching for "how to play d minor6", "d chord", or "how to make a d chord" - you'll find the notes, formula, and fingering diagrams you need.
How to Make & Play a D Minor 6th Chord
Chord Formula
1 ♭3 5 6
Solfege Names
Re - Fa - La - Si
D Major Scale (Chord Formula Reference)
Steps: W W H W W W H
Chord formulas reference degrees from this scale (e.g., 1-3-5 = D-F#-A)
How to Build a D Minor 6th Chord: Step-by-Step
D Minor 6th Chord Notes and Formula
Learn how to construct this chord using the chord formula
Start with the root note
Begin with D as your foundation note.
Apply the minor6 formula
Use the chord formula: 1 ♭3 5 6 (scale degrees from the major scale)
Result: Dm6 chord
Your complete chord contains: D, F, A, B
How to Play D Minor 6th Chord on Guitar and Piano
Instrument Fingering Diagrams
Learn multiple ways to play the D minor6 chord on different instruments
How to Play D Minor 6th on Guitar
To play a D minor6 chord on guitar, you'll need to fret the notes D, F, A, B. Click below to see multiple guitar chord shapes and fingering positions for the D minor6 chord.
How to Play D Minor 6th on Piano
On piano, play the D minor6 chord by pressing the keys for D, F, A, B together. You can play this chord in any octave, and try different inversions by rearranging the note order while keeping all the chord tones.
Other Instruments
The D minor6 chord can be played on any instrument. Use the notes D, F, A, B as your guide.