D6 Piano Chord
A nostalgic, retro sound with an added sixth. Widely used in jazz, country and Hawaiian music. Compared to maj7, it sounds less "jazzy" and more "vintage".
Recommended voicing
D4 · F#4 · A4 · B4
Notation for D6 chord
Other names: D major 6th, D 6th
Music theory name: major sixth chord
Common name: D sixth chord
Intervals and tones in D6 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| D | Root |
| F# | Major 3rd |
| A | Perfect 5th |
| H | Major 6th |
Inversions
1st inversion
F#4 · A4 · B4 · D5
2nd inversion
A4 · B4 · D5 · F#5