Am6 Ukulele Chord
Am6 on ukulele is 2-4-2-3: barre the 2nd fret across the g and E strings with your index finger, put your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the A string and your ring finger on the 4th fret of the C string. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning.
- Notes: A, C, E and Gb
- Frets: 2 4 2 3
- Tuning: g C E A
- Looking for A#m6? That is Bbm6
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.
Is there an easier way to play Am6?
Not really. 2-4-2-3 is already the simplest playable shape for Am6 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 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.