Piano chord · Sixths & added

D minor 6th chord on piano

Right hand: D (1), F (2), A (3), B (5)

How to play Dm6 on piano: the keys to press, which fingers to use, inversions and how it’s written on the staff.

Bittersweet, with a hint of jazz and film noir.

Notes
DFAB
Formula
1♭356
Built from
root · minor 3rd · perfect 5th · major 6th

Piano

Root position · numbers are finger numbers

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How to play it

Right handD1 · thumbF2 · indexA3 · middleB5 · pinky

Left handD5 · pinkythe root, an octave lower

Finger numbers: 1 thumb · 2 index · 3 middle · 4 ring · 5 pinky. Inversions use the same notes with a different one on the bottom — they help you move smoothly between chords. Tap any key to hear it.

Tips for playing Dm6 on piano

On piano, Dm6 sits entirely on white keys.

Dm6 piano chord diagram (D minor 6th)
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