D major sixth
D6 Piano Voicings
D6 replaces the major seventh with the sixth, giving a settled, swing-era sound. It is a common substitute for the major-seventh chord as a final tonic.
Drill D6 in all 12 keysThe notes in D6
- D R
- F# 3
- A 5
- B 6
D6 voicings on piano
Each voicing is the exact shape the trainer drills. Press play to hear it — as a block chord or rolled note by note.
Root Position
D · F# · A · B R · 3 · 5 · 6
Shell Voicing
D · F# · B R · 3 · 6
Rootless A
F# · A · B · E 3 · 5 · 6 · 9
Rootless B
B · E · F# · A 6 · 9 · 3 · 5
Where D6 fits in a ii-V-I
D6 replaces the major seventh with the sixth, giving a settled, swing-era sound. It is a common substitute for the major-seventh chord as a final tonic.
The fastest way to internalise D6 is to drill it in context across all 12 keys until the shape is automatic.
Practice the full ii-V-I progressionD6 — frequently asked questions
What notes are in D6?
D6 contains D, F#, A, B — root, major third, perfect fifth and major sixth.
When do you use D6?
D6 is often used as a final resting chord, because the sixth sounds more stable and less tense than a major seventh.