What is a Dm6 Chord?
Dm6
Dm6 Minor 6th
String-by-String
E
×
A
×
D
0
G
2
B
0
e
1
Dm6 Minor 6th is a minor sixth chord with the root D, minor third F, perfect fifth A, and major sixth B. It has a bittersweet quality common in jazz and film scores.
Intervals
RootMinor 3rdPerfect 5thMajor 6th
Notes
DFAB
Why does Dm6 sound bittersweet and jazzy?
The Dm6 Minor 6th chord gets its bittersweet and jazzy character from the combination of its root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th, major 6th. The specific intervals between the notes D, F, A, Bcreate the harmonic tension and color that define this chord's unique sonic signature.
How to use Dm6?
Dm6 is commonly used in progressions across many genres. Try substituting it where you would normally play a standard D chord for added harmonic interest. It pairs well with other chords in the key of D and can serve as both a foundation and a color chord depending on the context.