Banjo · Double C
D sixth · Frets 2–4
D6 banjo chord
What it is
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How to play D6 on banjo
The most common way, the first shape above: lay your index finger flat across the three strings from the low C to the high C at the 2nd fret, your ring finger on the G string at the 4th fret and your little finger on the D string at the 4th fret. Don’t play the short G string.
From the short G string x 2 4 2 4 (x: not played, 0: open)
What notes are in D6?
D6, D sixth, is D, F♯, A and B: the root (D), the major third (F♯), the perfect fifth (A) and the major sixth (B). Its formula is 1 3 5 6.
Which chord has the same notes as D6?
Bm7. Both are D, F♯, A and B; which one you hear depends on the bass note.
Can I play D instead of D6?
Yes. D6 is D with B added, a sweeter, older sound, heard in swing and early rock and roll.
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