D Major 6th
D6 is made of 4 notes: D, F#, A and B. Here it is in root position, with D at the bottom.
Inside Notley Piano: all the inversions of D6, fingering for both hands, a play button, and practice that helps you remember it.
| Note | Degree | Interval from D |
|---|---|---|
| D | 1 | root |
| F# | 3 | major 3rd |
| A | 5 | perfect 5th |
| B | 6 | major 6th |
A major 6th chord adds a major 6th to a major chord. It sounds sweet and a little vintage, and shows up in swing, jazz, surf and old pop.