Ab6 Ukulele Chord
Ab6 on ukulele is 1-3-1-3: barre the 1st fret across the g and E strings with your index finger, put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string and your little finger on the 3rd fret of the A string. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. You will also see it written as G#6, G sharp sixth.
- 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
- G#6, or 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.
Is there an easier way to play Ab6?
Not really. 1-3-1-3 is already the simplest playable shape for Ab6 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 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
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.