Dm6 Ukulele Chord
Dm6 on ukulele is 2-2-1-2: put your index finger on the 1st fret of the E string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the g string, your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the C string and your little finger on the 2nd fret of the A string. It is a four-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast.
- Notes: D, F, A and B
- Frets: 2 2 1 2
- Tuning: g C E A
- Looking for D#m6? That is Ebm6
Dm6 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 6th
- Also known as
- D minor sixth
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 6
- Intervals
- D (root), F (minor 3rd), A (perfect 5th), B (major 6th)
- Notes
- D, F, A and B
- Frets
- 2 2 1 2
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Dm6 chord
Here is the Dm6 chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the g string.
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the C string.
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Put your little finger on the 2nd fret of the A string.
- Strum all four strings.
It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Dm6?
Not really. 2-2-1-2 is already the simplest playable shape for Dm6 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
What notes are in the Dm6 chord?
The Dm6 chord is built from four notes: D, F, A and B (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th and major 6th). The added sixth lifts a minor chord out of pure sadness into something more bittersweet.
Ukulele songs that use the Dm6 chord
Want to go further?
Once Dm6 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try D7, Dmaj7, Dm and D. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.