Dbm6 Guitar Chord | Learn, Play, and Master It Interactively

Db m6 position 1 guitar chord diagram

The Dbm6 chord (Db minor sixth) is spelled Db, Fb, Ab and Bb. It sounds identical to C#m6, and since the minor third is written Fb, the sharp spelling is simpler to read.

Three voicings are listed, two of them barre shapes, none lower than the 2nd fret. Notice that the Bb is the major sixth, a whole step above Ab. The Db Dorian scale contains all four notes.

With note labels shown in the fretboard at the top, you can follow the Db, the Fb, the Ab and the Bb across each shape.

Db minor 6th guitar chord is also written as Dbm6, Dbmin6 or Db-6.

Dbm6 Chord Notes and Formula

Notes that compose the Db m6 chord:

Db Fb Ab Bb

Chord formula for the Minor Sixth chord:

Formula: 1 b3 5 6

Same chord, different name: Dbm6 is also written as C#m6 (C# minor sixth).

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Db M6 Guitar Chord Diagrams

Position 1 Barre Movable

Db m6 position 1 guitar chord diagram

Finger Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Mute the high E string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the D and B strings at the same time
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the G string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the A string

Position 2 Movable

Db m6 position 2 guitar chord diagram

Finger Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Mute the D string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the A string
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the B string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the G string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the high E string

Position 3 Barre Movable

Db m6 position 3 guitar chord diagram

Finger Positions

  • Mute the A string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the low E, G and high E strings at the same time
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the D string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the B string

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Chords That Go With Dbm6

One key where Dbm6 fits is E major, where it works as the vi chord. These are the main chords of that key, the ones you will often hear around it:

I · E ii · F#m iii · G#m IV · A V · B vi · C#m

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More Db Chords

Db Dbm Db7 Dbm7 Dbmaj7 Dbsus4 Dbsus2 Dbadd9 Dbdim Db9 Db7sus4 Dbdim7 Dbm7b5 Db5

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Play This Chord With Other Roots

C m6 | D m6 | E m6 | F m6 | G m6 | A m6 | B m6 | C#m6 | D#m6 | F#m6 | G#m6 | A#m6 | Abm6 | Bbm6 | Dbm6 | Ebm6 | Gbm6

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FAQ

What is the spelling of Dbm6?

Db, Fb, Ab and Bb. The Bb is the major sixth, nine semitones up from Db. The other three notes form the minor triad.

Is Dbm6 the same chord as C#m6?

Yes, C#m6 is C#, E, G# and A#, the same pitches in sharp notation. It avoids the Fb that Dbm6 needs.

Why does Db minor sixth use Fb instead of E?

The minor third of Db needs an F letter name, so it is Fb. E sounds identical, but Fb keeps the chord stacked in thirds.

How many voicings of Dbm6 are there?

Three voicings are listed, two of them using a barre and none using open strings. They span fret 2 to fret 11.

Which scale suits Dbm6?

The Db Dorian scale: Db, Eb, Fb, Gb, Ab, Bb and Cb. It contains all four notes of the chord.