Abm6 Ukulele Chord
Abm6 on ukulele is 4-5-4-6: barre the 4th fret across the g and E strings with your index finger, put your middle finger on the 5th fret of the C string and your ring finger on the 6th 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#m6, G sharp minor sixth.
- Notes: Ab, B, Eb and F
- Frets: 4 5 4 6
- Tuning: g C E A
Abm6 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 6th
- Also known as
- G#m6, or Ab minor sixth
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 6
- Intervals
- Ab (root), B (minor 3rd), Eb (perfect 5th), F (major 6th)
- Notes
- Ab, B, Eb and F
- Frets
- 4 5 4 6
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Abm6 chord
Here is the Abm6 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across the g and E strings at the 4th fret, a small barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 5th fret of the C string.
- Put your ring finger on the 6th 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 Abm6?
Yes: play it as 1-3-1-2. Barre the 1st fret across the g and E strings with your index finger, put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A string and your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string. It sits closer to the nut, so there is less reaching. Use it while the main shape is still settling, then go back to the full voicing for the bigger sound.
What notes are in the Abm6 chord?
The Abm6 chord is built from four notes: Ab, B, Eb and F (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th and major 6th). The added sixth lifts a minor chord out of pure sadness into something more bittersweet.
Ukulele songs that use the Abm6 chord
Want to go further?
Once Abm6 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.