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Dm6 Guitar Chord

Dm6 guitar chord: see the fingering, compare positions, and hear it before you play.

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Chord shapes:(2 positions)
Dm6Guitar fingering diagram for Dm61234××21STRING6ª×5ª×4ªD3ªA2ªB1ªF
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What sets Dm6 apart

The notes of Dm6 are D, F, A and B. D is the root, F the minor third, A the fifth and B the sixth.

From the low string to the high one you hear D, A, B and F. The lowest note is D on string 4 and the highest is F on string 1.

Dm6 lets two strings ring open. String 4 gives D and string 2 gives B. Strings 6 and 5 are not played. Everything fits between frets 1 and 2. The second shape on this page starts at fret 5.

Dm is one change away. String 2 is pressed at fret 3, bringing in D, the root of Dm. It shares two notes with F, F and A. Going to F, two positions stay the same.

You will find Dm6 in two different keys. In C major it is the ii6 and in A minor the iv6.

Chord Progressions

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Music Theory & Formula

Component notes and harmonic structure (Dm6)

Formula: Minor Sixth (1 - ♭3 - 5 - 6)
Constituent chord intervals:

D 1F ♭3A 5B 6

Root Bass (Fundamental String)4th String (D) • Fret 0 (D)

String Control (Muted & Active)4 / 6 • 2 X Muted

2 Fretboard Positions

Other fretboard positions for Dm6:

01

Standard

Standard Position
4 / 6 stringsRoot: 4th String (D)
String Control (Muted & Active):
6th String (Low E)
×Muted
Do not play
5th String (A)
×Muted
Do not play
Root
4th String (D)
○Open
DDegree 1
3rd String (G)
Fret 2Finger 2
ADegree 5
2nd String (B)
○Open
BDegree 6
1st String (High E)
Fret 1Finger 1
FDegree ♭3

Placement tip: Press: 3rd String (G) at fret 2 with your Middle finger, 1st String (High E) at fret 1 with your Index finger. Play open: 4th String (D), 2nd String (B). Don't play: 6th String (Low E), 5th String (A).

02

Barre 5

Barre fret 5
5 / 6 stringsRoot: 5th String (A)
String Control (Muted & Active):
6th String (Low E)
×Muted
Do not play
Root
5th String (A)
Fret 5Barre
DDegree 1
4th String (D)
Fret 7Finger 3
ADegree 5
3rd String (G)
Fret 7Finger 4
DDegree 1
2nd String (B)
Fret 6Finger 2
FDegree ♭3
1st String (High E)
Fret 7Finger 4
BDegree 6

Placement tip: Barre fret 5. Press: 4th String (D) at fret 7 with your Ring finger, 3rd String (G) at fret 7 with your Pinky finger, 2nd String (B) at fret 6 with your Middle finger, 1st String (High E) at fret 7 with your Pinky finger. Don't play: 6th String (Low E).

Biomechanics & Posture

Ergonomic tips to play without tension or fatigue (Dm6)

Standard Position

The shape in numbers

ItemIn this chord
Frets1 to 2
Fretting fingers2
Open4th and 2nd
Muted6th and 5th

What to check

The open 4th and 2nd strings sit next to a fretting finger.

What every chord shares is in the fingering reading.

Transitions & Pivot Fingers

Most common chord transitions from Dm6

Listen: Dm6 → Dm · F · A

  1. Dm6
  2. Dm
  3. Dm6
  4. F
  5. Dm6
  6. A
Dm6 → Dm01
Pivot / Anchor Finger:2 fingers stay
Stay in place
  • finger 2: string 3, fret 2
  • finger 1: string 1, fret 1
Move
  • finger 3: string 2, fret 3
Dm6 → F02
Pivot / Anchor Finger:2 shared positions
Stay in place
  • string 3, fret 2
  • string 1, fret 1
Move
  • string 6, fret 1
  • string 5, fret 3
  • string 4, fret 3
  • string 2, fret 1
Dm6 → A03
Pivot / Anchor Finger:1 finger stays
Stay in place
  • finger 2: string 3, fret 2
Move
  • finger 1: string 4, fret 2
  • finger 3: string 2, fret 2

Dm6 in every key

Dm6 sits in the scale of 2 keys.

Main shape at a glance

Difficulty
2/5
Highest fret
2
Frets the hand covers
2
Barre
No
Strings that ring
4/6
Fretting fingers
2

Major keys

Minor keys

Dm6 on other instruments

PianoThe same notes on the keyboard.All togetherHear guitar, piano, bass and violin together.
Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about the chord (Dm6)

The questions that come up most when playing this chord

Which strings are played and which are muted in the Dm6 chord?

To play the Dm6 chord on guitar, only 4 strings are played, from string 4 to string 1. Muted strings must be gently dampened with the fleshy side of a fretting finger to prevent dissonance.

What is the root bass note of the Dm6 chord and on which string is it located?

The primary bass note of the Dm6 chord is its root note: D. In standard guitar tuning (EADGBe), this bass note is located on string 4 at fret 0.

When strumming or fingerpicking, strike this string first.

What notes make up the Dm6 chord and what is its formula?

The Dm6 chord is constructed using the 1 - ♭3 - 5 - 6 formula (Minor Sixth). Its constituent pitches are D, F, A, B.

How do you prevent the Dm6 chord from buzzing or sounding muted?

To prevent the Dm6 chord from buzzing or sounding muted, press the strings using the tips of your fingers at a strict 90-degree hammer angle. Position each finger immediately behind the fret wire with your thumb centered behind the neck.

Study sheet · High resolution

Official Dm6 chord diagram

Dm6 guitar chord diagram with fingering for fingers 1 to 4
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