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D6/F♯ is the D6 / F♯ (1st inversion) guitar chord with F♯ in the bass. It uses the notes D, F♯, A, and B and the interval formula 1-3-5-6.
The D6 major 6 chord extends the major triad with a major sixth B, adding a warm, jazzy color. The sixth B creates a relaxed, nostalgic feel, enhancing major progressions in jazz, pop, and vintage ballads. With F♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of D6.
Also written as D6 and DM6/F♯.
These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.
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Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.
The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.
This note defines the chord's major quality and brings brightness to the sound.
The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.
The sixth adds warmth and a slightly more relaxed extended color.
Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.
D6/F♯ uses the notes D, F♯, A, and B. Its interval formula is 1-3-5-6.
D6/F♯ is also written as D6 and DM6/F♯.
Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 6th string. Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string. Place the 3rd finger on the 2nd fret of the 1st string. Let the fifth, fourth, and second strings ring open. Strum from the 6th string down.
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