D6/9 Guitar Chord Chart | D Major Sixth Nine Added
Welcome to our tutorial on the D 6/9 chord, a unique and vibrant chord that belongs to the Major Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes D, F#, A, B, and E, which are built from the intervals 1, 3, 5, 6, and 9. These intervals are also known as the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Major Sixth and Major Ninth.
To fully understand the construction of this chord, it's crucial to have a solid grasp of musical intervals and how they form the backbone of any guitar chord. If you're new to this concept, we recommend checking out our tutorial that explains how to build chords by stacking intervals.
The D 6/9 chord is often used in a variety of musical genres, including jazz, pop, and blues. Its rich, full sound makes it a favorite among many guitarists. In this tutorial, we'll provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you visualize and understand the tones that compose this chord.
If you're interested in expanding your chord vocabulary beyond the basics, the D 6/9 chord is a great place to start. It's a bit more advanced than beginner chords, but not as complex as some intermediate guitar chords. And if you're looking to dive deeper into the world of sixth and ninth chords, you can explore our tutorials on sixth guitar chords and ninth guitar chords.
Mastering the D 6/9 chord will not only enhance your guitar playing skills but also open up a whole new world of musical possibilities. So grab your guitar, and let's get started!
Notes in the D 6/9 chord:
DF#ABE
Chord Structure:
Fingerings for the D6/9 guitar chord
Chord boxes are sorted from the easiest to the hardest. Learn how to read chord diagrams.
If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.
You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.
Position 1
Open
Position 2
Open
Position 3
Open
Position 4
Movable
Position 5
Open
Position 6
Open
Position 7
Open
Position 8
BarreMovable
Position 9
BarreMovable
You can find more shapes in our all guitar chords online library. If you prefer a printable pdf, download
the Free Guitar Chords Chart Pdf
Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 6/9 | D 6/9 | E 6/9 | F 6/9 | G 6/9 | A 6/9 | B 6/9 | C#6/9 | D#6/9 | F#6/9 | G#6/9 | A#6/9 | Ab6/9 | Bb6/9 | Db6/9 | Eb6/9 | Gb6/9
How to create your own D 6/9 chord fingerings
Pick some of the tones from the fretboard map below and play this chord in new ways.