Dm6
D Minor 6th
1 ♭3 5 6
Notes in Dm6
DR
F♭3
A5
B6
The Dm6 chord contains 4 notes: D, F, A, B
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | D | Root |
| ♭3 | 3 | F | Minor 3rd |
| 5 | 7 | A | Perfect 5th |
| 6 | 9 | B | Major 6th |
About D Minor 6th Chords
Minor 6th chords add the natural 6th to a minor triad. They spell out the Dorian mode and appear frequently in jazz (particularly in minor ii-V-I progressions) and in bossa nova. The natural 6th adds warmth that sets them apart from min7.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of Dm6 and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
D Dorian
Dorian's natural 6th makes it the perfect match — this chord literally spells out Dorian harmony.
D Melodic Minor
Also contains the natural 6th needed for minor 6th chords.