D6 guitar chord (D Major 6th)

Symbols: 6, M6, maj6, add6

Steps: 1-3-5-6

Notes: D-F#-A-B

The D 6 chord, also known as the major 6th, adds a sixth interval to the major triad. Its notes D, F#, A and B give it a sweet and warm sound, often used in jazz, blues, and pop. Below, you'll find ten variations how to play the "D 6" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Position your middle finger on the E (1st) string at the 2nd fret and press down
With your index finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 2

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 2nd fret, covering all the strings
Press the B (2nd) string on the 3rd fret with your middle finger
With your ring finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 4th fret
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 3

Position your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 5th fret and press down
Place your index finger on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret
Press the D (4th) string on the 4th fret with your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

Place a barre using your ring finger on the 7th fret from the 1st to the 4th strings
With your index finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 5th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 5

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 7th fret, covering the 1st to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 6

Barre the 7th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
Place your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 9th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 7

Position your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 10th fret and press down
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 11th fret using your pinky
Press the D (4th) string on the 9th fret with your index finger
With your middle finger, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 10th fret
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 8

Position your ring finger on the E (1st) string at the 10th fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 10th fret
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 11th fret using your pinky
Press the D (4th) string on the 9th fret with your index finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 9

Place your index finger on the E (1st) string at the 10th fret and press down
Position your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 12th fret and press down
Press the G (3rd) string on the 11th fret with your middle finger
Apply a barre with your ring finger across the 12th fret, covering the 4th to the 5th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 10

With your pinky, press down on the E (1st) string at the 14th fret
Place a barre using your index finger on the 12th fret from the 2nd to the 4th strings
Press the G (3rd) string on the 14th fret with your ring finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

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