D Minor 6th Ukulele Chord
All positions and voicings on the fretboard
D Minor 6th filtered by fret:
No playable voicings found for this chord on ukulele. This chord type requires more notes than the ukulele's 4 strings can voice. Try a simpler chord type or use the guitar chord finder.
D Minor 6th — chord details
The D Minor 6th chord is made up of the following notes: D, F, A, B.
Intervals: 1P, 3m, 5P, 6M.
The diagrams above show every voicing and chord variation for D Minor 6th on ukulele. Use the fret filter to narrow down voicings within a specific fret range — perfect for finding comfortable positions when composing or arranging.
D minor sixth combines a minor triad with a major sixth — notes D, F, A, B, intervals 1P, 3m, 5P, 6M. This creates a bittersweet, sophisticated sound that is more complex than a plain minor chord. Minor sixths are essential in jazz standards, tango, and classic film noir soundtracks, offering an emotional nuance that blends sadness with a hint of elegance and sophistication.
How to Play D Minor 6th
On ukulele, D m6 is played using a compact voicing that takes advantage of the instrument's four strings and re-entrant tuning. The smaller fretboard means voicings are generally easier to reach than on guitar, though some extended chords require creative fingering solutions across the short scale length.
D Minor 6th in Progressions
D minor sixth typically functions as a tonic minor chord in jazz, substituting for D minor seventh. It is essential in minor-key jazz standards and Latin music, providing more character than a plain minor triad.
Common Substitutions
Dm7, Bm7b5, or Dm6/9 all work well, each offering a slightly different flavor of minor sophistication.
Difficulty: On ukulele, this chord is intermediate — it may require barre technique or an unusual finger stretch.