D6
D Major 6th
1 3 5 6
Notes in D6
DR
F♯3
A5
B6
The D6 chord contains 4 notes: D, F♯, A, B
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | D | Root |
| 3 | 4 | F♯ | Major 3rd |
| 5 | 7 | A | Perfect 5th |
| 6 | 9 | B | Major 6th |
About D Major 6th Chords
Major 6th chords add the 6th to a major triad. Popular in jazz standards, swing, and country, they have a bright, slightly retro quality. In jazz, 6th chords often substitute for maj7 when the melody includes the root note.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of D6 and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
D Ionian (Major Scale)
The 6th is a natural major scale tone — straightforward and clean.
D Major Pentatonic
Contains the 6th and avoids potential clashing tones.