Ab6 Ukulele Chord
Want to play the Ab6 chord on your ukulele? 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 Ab6, step by step.
- Notes: Ab, C, Eb and F
- Frets: 1 3 1 3
- Tuning: g C E A
Ab6 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 6th
- Also known as
- Ab sixth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 6
- Intervals
- Ab (root), C (major 3rd), Eb (perfect 5th), F (major 6th)
- Notes
- Ab, C, Eb and F
- Frets
- 1 3 1 3
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Ab6 chord
Here is the Ab6 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across the g and E strings at the 1st fret, a small barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string.
- Put your little finger on the 3rd 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 Ab6 chord?
The Ab6 chord is built from four notes: Ab, C, Eb and F (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 Ab6 chord
- MacklemoreSame Love (feat. Mary Lambert)
- WeezerLost In The Woods (Frozen 2)
- Harry JamesIt’s Been a Long, Long Time
- Misc CartoonsTrue Kinda Love (Steven Universe)
- Why Don't WeWhat Am I
- Elevation WorshipJireh
- The BeatlesThe Long and Winding Road
- Strawberry GuyMrs Magic
- Zach BryanGod Speed
- Lizzy McAlpineorange show speedway
Want to go further?
Once Ab6 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Ab7, Abmaj7, Abm and Ab. 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.