D6/9 Sixth

The D6/9 chord is built from the notes D – F# – A – B – E.

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Also known as

D69Dmaj6/9Dmajadd6add9

Chord tones, one by one

DRoot

Root

The fundamental note the chord is built on — D.

F#Third

Major third

Four semitones — makes the chord major (brighter, happier).

AFifth

Perfect fifth

Seven semitones — the most stable interval, reinforces the root.

BSixth

Major sixth

Nine semitones — a major 6th. Adds a sweet, nostalgic color without the seventh's tension (6, m6).

EExtension

Ninth (9)

A 9th — colorful extension a whole step above the octave.

🎼 Related scales

🎹 Modal analysis

This chord implies the Ionian (major) scale; its characteristic note is the perfect 4th, what sets it apart from Lydian.

🎸 Genres

Pop · Classical · Gospel

6/9 in every key

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