D Major Seventh Flat Sixth Guitar Arpeggio
Guitar arpeggio — fretboard diagram
D Major Seventh Flat Sixth Arpeggio — Notes and Intervals
Notes: D, F#, Bb, C#
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 6m, 7M
Formula: 2W-2W-WH
Number of notes: 4
Also known as: M7b6, ^7b6
The D Major Seventh Flat Sixth arpeggio contains 4 notes (D, F#, Bb, C#). Use the interactive fretboard diagram above to explore each arpeggio shape and pattern on Guitar. Practice ascending and descending from the root note across all strings to learn the sound of this arpeggio.
When to Use the D Major Seventh Flat Sixth Arpeggio
Play the D Major Seventh Flat Sixth arpeggio whenever a D Major Seventh Flat Sixth chord appears in a progression. Unlike scales (which include passing tones), arpeggios guarantee every note you play IS a chord tone, making your solo sound harmonically precise and intentional.
Arpeggio vs. Scale
The D Major Seventh Flat Sixth arpeggio uses 4 notes (D, F#, Bb, C#) while the full scale uses 7. The arpeggio is a subset — think of it as the skeleton of the scale. Practice alternating between the arpeggio and the full scale to develop a melodic vocabulary that mixes chord tones with passing tones.
How to Play D Major Seventh Flat Sixth Arpeggio on Guitar
Root your D Major Seventh Flat Sixth arpeggio at fret 10 on the 6th (low E), or alternatively at 5th fret on the A string. This 4-note arpeggio (D, F#, Bb, C#) benefits from economy picking, combining sweep and alternate picking motions. Practice isolating two-string pairs to build coordination before linking the full shape.
The D Major Seventh Flat Sixth arpeggio outlines a D major chord and works perfectly over D, Dmaj7, D6 harmonies. It is a foundational arpeggio for soloing over major-key progressions and emphasizes the bright, resolved character of the major triad.
Practice Routine — Exercises for Playing
Start by playing the D Major Seventh Flat Sixth arpeggio ascending and descending at 60 BPM, one note per beat, using a metronome. Once even and confident, play it in eighth notes, then triplets, keeping each note articulate. Spend at least 5 minutes daily on this before moving to musical application.
Guitar Tips
Try playing the D Major Seventh Flat Sixth arpeggio on guitar by superimposing it over the corresponding D major barre chord shape. This visual connection between chord and arpeggio helps you find arpeggio tones instantly during improvisation.
Related Resources
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Explore D Major Seventh Flat Sixth in Other Tunings
- D Major Seventh Flat Sixth in Drop D (E-B-G-D-A-D)
- D Major Seventh Flat Sixth in DADGAD (D-A-G-D-A-D)
- D Major Seventh Flat Sixth in Open G (D-B-G-D-G-D)
- D Major Seventh Flat Sixth in Baritone (B Standard) (B-F#-D-A-E-B)
- D Major Seventh Flat Sixth in 7-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B)
- D Major Seventh Flat Sixth in 8-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B-F#)
- D Major Seventh Flat Sixth in Drop C (D-A-F-C-G-C)
- D Major Seventh Flat Sixth in Drop B (C#-G#-E-B-F#-B)
- D Major Seventh Flat Sixth in Open D (D-A-F#-D-A-D)
- D Major Seventh Flat Sixth in Half Step Down (Eb-Bb-Gb-Db-Ab-Eb)
- D Major Seventh Flat Sixth in Open E (E-B-G#-E-B-E)
- D Major Seventh Flat Sixth in Open A (E-C#-A-E-A-E)
- D Major Seventh Flat Sixth in Double Drop D (D-B-G-D-A-D)
- D Major Seventh Flat Sixth in Open C (E-C-G-C-G-C)