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Chord Shapes

There are 11 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the low E, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the D and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the low E, G, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 14 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 12 of the D and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 13 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 14 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the D and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 11

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

D m6 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the D m6 chord. This chord, which belongs to the Minor Chords family, is composed of the notes D, F, A, and B. The intervals that build this chord are 1, b3, 5, and 6, also known as the Root, Minor Third, Perfect Fifth, and Major Sixth, respectively.

This tutorial will be a comprehensive guide on how to play the D m6 chord, complete with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the chord. Understanding the theory behind the chord construction will help you master it quickly. If you need a refresher on how to build chords by stacking intervals, we have a tutorial that can help.

The D m6 chord is a part of the sixth (6) guitar chords family. These chords are often used in various genres of music, including jazz, blues, and pop. They add a rich, complex sound to your music and are a great addition to your chord repertoire.

Our tutorial also includes a section on fretboard intervals, which will help you understand the spacing between the notes on the fretboard. This knowledge is crucial for understanding how chords are formed and how to play them on the guitar.

Finally, we also have a tutorial on how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose them. This will help you read and write music, and understand how chords are notated in sheet music and chord charts.

Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate player, mastering the D m6 chord will open up new possibilities in your playing. So let's dive in and start learning!

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