Dm6 7-string bass chord

How to play Dm6 on 7-string bass

The most common way, the first shape above: your index finger on the G string at the 4th fret, your ring finger on the C string at the 5th fret and your middle finger on the F string at the 4th fret. Let the D string ring open. Don’t play the B, E and A strings.

From the B string x x x 0 4 5 4 (x: not played, 0: open)

What notes are in Dm6?

Dm6, D minor sixth, is D, F, A and B: the root (D), the minor third (F), the perfect fifth (A) and the major sixth (B). Its formula is 1 ♭3 5 6.

Can I play Dm instead of Dm6?

Yes. Dm6 is Dm with the major sixth, B, added, the dark and mysterious sound of minor-key jazz and film music.