D6/9 Banjo Chord
D6/9 for Banjo has the notes D Gb A B E and can be played 2 different ways. Learn about its related chords and interval structure: R 3 5 6 9.
D6/9 Chord
Full name: D sixth ninthAKA: D6(add9) DMaj6(add9) DM6(add9)
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D6/9 Banjo Chord Charts


D6/9 Inversions on banjo
D6/9 Chord Structure
Notes: D Gb A B EInterval structure: R 3 5 6 9
Chord construction:
R = D
D + major interval = Gb (scale degree = 3rd)
Gb + minor interval = A (scale degree = 5th)
R = D - minor interval = B (scale degree = 6th)
5th (A) + minor + major interval = 9th (E)
D6/9 on other instruments
D6/9 piano




Scales Related to D6/9
Scales that include all of the notes of D6/9.D major G major A major A melodic minor D ionian G ionian A ionian E natural minor F#/Gb natural minor B natural minor E dorian A dorian B dorian C#/Db phrygian F#/Gb phrygian B phrygian C lydian D lydian G lydian D mixolydian
D6/9 chord staff

D6/9 summary table
Banjo chord name | D6/9 (D sixth ninth) |
Notes and structure | D Gb A B E (R 3 5 6 9) |
Chord Categories | normal major chord with added 6th and 9th 9th chord |
Other Notations | D6(add9) DMaj6(add9) DM6(add9) |
Chord Construction | R = D D + major interval = Gb (scale degree = 3rd) Gb + minor interval = A (scale degree = 5th) R = D - minor interval = B (scale degree = 6th) 5th (A) + minor + major interval = 9th (E) |
D6/9 on other instruments | D6/9 piano![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
References related to this chord
normal major chord with added 6th and 9th 9th chordAltered Seventh Chords on Wikipedia
Ninth Chords on Wikipedia