D6 banjo chord

How to play D6 on banjo

The most common way, the first shape above: your index finger on the A string at the 2nd fret. Let the short F♯, low D, F♯ and high D strings ring open.

From the short F♯ string 0 0 0 2 0 (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.