A6 Ukulele Chord
A6 on ukulele is 2-4-2-4: barre the 2nd fret across the g and E strings with your index finger, put your ring finger on the 4th fret of the C string and your little finger on the 4th fret of the A string. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning.
- 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.
Is there an easier way to play A6?
Not really. 2-4-2-4 is already the simplest playable shape for A6 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 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.