D6/9
D Six-Nine — the sixth and ninth together — a plush, settled ending chord that never feels heavy.
The keys
D – F♯ – A – B – E
What's inside D6/9
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| D | Root | 1 |
| F♯ | Major 3rd | 3 |
| A | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| B | Major 6th | 6 |
| E | Major 9th | 9 |
A working voicing
Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:
| Hand | Keys |
|---|---|
| Left (shell) | D2 – A2 |
| Right (colour) | G♭4 – B4 – E5 |
Where D6/9 lives
As the I chord
D6/9 → G → A → D6/9
The classic I–IV–V–I motion with this chord as home.
In a ii–V–I
Em7 → A7 → D6/9
The strongest cadence in harmony, resolving onto this chord.
Put D6/9 under your fingers
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