A6 Ukulele Chord
Trying to get the A6 chord under your fingers? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g, C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A three-finger shape. Here is how to play A6, step by step.
- Notes: A, Db, E and Gb
- Frets: 2 4 2 4
- Tuning: g C E A
A6 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 6th
- Also known as
- A sixth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 6
- Intervals
- A (root), Db (major 3rd), E (perfect 5th), Gb (major 6th)
- Notes
- A, Db, E and Gb
- Frets
- 2 4 2 4
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the A6 chord
Here is the A6 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across the g and E strings at the 2nd fret, a small barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 4th fret of the C string.
- Put your little finger on the 4th fret of the A string.
- Strum all four strings.
Roll your index finger slightly onto its bony side so it presses every string evenly. Read how to play bar chords if it keeps buzzing. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the A6 chord?
The A6 chord is built from four notes: A, Db, E and Gb (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th and major 6th). The added sixth gives this major chord a softer, sweeter color than a plain major.
Ukulele songs that use the A6 chord
Want to go further?
Once A6 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try A7, Amaj7, Am and A. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.