Construction
D Minor 6/9 = Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th + Major 6th + Major 2nd = D, F, A, B, E
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| D | Root | 1 |
| F | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| A | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| B | Major 6th | 6 |
| E | Major 2nd | 2 |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the D Minor 6/9 is the tonic (i) chord of D Minor, which shares the signature of its relative major, F Major: 1 flat (B♭).
B♭
Order of flats
Flats are added in a fixed order — the reverse of the sharp order. Each new flat key adds the next flat on the list.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭
Mnemonic: Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles’ Father
Chords in the Key of D Minor
These are the triads built on each degree of D Minor:
D Minor 6/9 : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D Minor 6/9 chord on piano?
The D Minor 6/9 chord contains the notes D – F – A – B – E. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the D Minor 6/9 chord?
The D Minor 6/9 chord (Dm6/9) contains 5 notes: D, F, A, B, E. Formula: R-m3-P5-M6-M9.
How is Dm6/9 used in music?
Dm6/9 appears in jazz and neo-soul.
What is the scale degree formula?
Dm6/9 uses scale degrees 1-b3-5-6-9.