root position: Dm6
D – F – A – B
Dm6 Piano Chord
The D minor 6 chord (Dm6) is made of the notes D, F, A and B. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – 5 – 6.
Notes in Dm6
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| D | 1 | root |
| F | ♭3 | minor 3rd |
| A | 5 | perfect 5th |
| B | 6 | major 6th |
How to play Dm6 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-2-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-2-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Dm6 inversions
1st inversion: Dm6/F
F – A – B – D
2nd inversion: Dm6/A
A – B – D – F
3rd inversion: Dm6/B
B – D – F – A
Other names for Dm6
Dm6 is also written as Dmin6, D-6.
Keys that contain Dm6
Dm6 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.