Am6 Ukulele Chord
Trying to get the Am6 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 Am6, step by step.
- Notes: A, C, E and Gb
- Frets: 2 4 2 3
- Tuning: g C E A
Am6 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 6th
- Also known as
- A minor sixth
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 6
- Intervals
- A (root), C (minor 3rd), E (perfect 5th), Gb (major 6th)
- Notes
- A, C, E and Gb
- Frets
- 2 4 2 3
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Am6 chord
Here is the Am6 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 middle 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 Am6 chord?
The Am6 chord is built from four notes: A, C, E and Gb (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 Am6 chord
Want to go further?
Once Am6 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.