Dm6 open chord (xx0201)
- Fingering
- xx0201
- Fingers
- – – – 2 – 1
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the D minor 6th chord
The Dm6 chord is made of D · F · A · B. Its formula is 1–♭3–5–6.
| Note | Degree | Interval from D |
|---|---|---|
| D | 1 | root |
| F | ♭3 | minor third |
| A | 5 | perfect fifth |
| B | 6 | major sixth |
How to play the Dm6 guitar chord
- Put your first finger on the 1st fret of the high E string.
- Put your second finger on the 2nd fret of the G string.
- Let the D and B strings ring open.
- Strum from the D string down and leave the low E and A strings out.
That is the open-position shape, xx0201. It is rated easy: 2 fingers, 4 strings.
Why your Dm6 chord buzzes or sounds muted
The open B string sits next to a fretted string. Arch your fingers so only the fingertips touch, or that string will sound dead.
Low E and A strings are not part of this Dm6 shape. Start your strum on the D string, or rest your thumb on the unused strings to keep them quiet.
Dm6 open chord
The open Dm6 chord is xx0201. It uses the open D and B strings, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Keys with the Dm6 chord
Dm6 is the ii chord in C major. In minor keys it is the iv chord in A minor.
Chords related to Dm6
Dm6 guitar chord questions
How do you play a Dm6 chord on guitar?
Play xx0201, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are - - - 2 - 1.
What notes are in the Dm6 chord?
The D minor 6th chord has 4 notes: D, F, A and B. Its formula is 1–♭3–5–6, counted from the D major scale.
What keys is the Dm6 chord in?
Dm6 is the ii chord in C major. In minor keys it is the iv chord in A minor.
Dm6 chord diagram to print or save
Printable Dm6 chord PDF (one letter page, black on white) · Dm6 chord PNG (1200 px)
