B6 Ukulele Chord
Want to play the B6 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 B6, step by step.
- Notes: B, Eb, Gb and Ab
- Frets: 1 3 2 2
- Tuning: g C E A
B6 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 6th
- Also known as
- B sixth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 6
- Intervals
- B (root), Eb (major 3rd), Gb (perfect 5th), Ab (major 6th)
- Notes
- B, Eb, Gb and Ab
- Frets
- 1 3 2 2
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the B6 chord
Here is the B6 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the g string.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string.
- Lay your middle finger flat across the E and A strings at the 2nd fret, a small barre.
- 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 B6 chord?
The B6 chord is built from four notes: B, Eb, Gb and Ab (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 B6 chord
Want to go further?
Once B6 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try B7, Bmaj7, Bm and B. 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.