D Major 6
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D6
D – F♯ – A – B
Formula:Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th
Intervals:1-3-5-6
Scale Degrees:1-3-5-6
Introduction
The D Major 6 chord is a four-note chord made up of D, F♯, A, and B.
Notes
D Major 6 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | D – F♯ – A – B |
| 1st Inversion | F♯ – A – B – D |
| 2nd Inversion | A – B – D – F♯ |
| 3rd Inversion | D – F♯ – A – B |
Key Signature
The key of D Major 6 has 2 sharps.
F♯C♯
Order of sharps
Sharps are added to a key signature in a fixed order. Each new sharp key adds the next sharp on the list.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯B♯
Mnemonic: Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle
Chords in the Key of D Major
These are the diatonic triads built on each degree of the D major scale:
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
I — D Major (major)
Theory: Intervals
Formula: Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th
Intervals: 1-3-5-6
The D Major 6 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th describes the scale degrees used. The intervals 1-3-5-6 show the distance between each note in the chord.
D Major 6 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the D Major 6 chord?
D6 contains: D, F#, A, B. Major triad with major sixth.
How does D6 differ from Dmaj7?
D6 has B (sixth). Dmaj7 has C# (seventh).
How does D6 differ from Bm7?
Same four notes, different root.
How is D6 used?
Vintage jazz, swing, country. D is a common acoustic key.
What songs use Major 6th?
Swing era, country, Hawaiian.
Can I substitute D6 for D Major?
Yes — warmer tonic.
Practice Tips
- Play D Major then add B — warm colour.
- D6 and Bm7 same notes.
- Vintage jazz tonic.
- Common in country and acoustic.
- Compare with Dmaj7.
- Sweet, nostalgic sound.
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