How to build a minor sixth chord
A minor sixth chord is a minor triad with a major 6th added. It has a dark but sweet colour, common in jazz standards, tango and film music.
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Chord
Dm6 chord
Dm6 is a minor sixth chord with the notes D, F, A, B.
D1
F♭3
A5
B6
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| D | root | 0 |
| F | minor 3rd | 3 |
| A | perfect 5th | 7 |
| B | major 6th | 9 |
Inversions
| Root position | D – F – A – B | |
| 1st inversion | F – A – B – D (Dm6/F) | |
| 2nd inversion | A – B – D – F (Dm6/A) | |
| 3rd inversion | B – D – F – A (Dm6/B) |