Bb6 Ukulele Chord
Bb6 on ukulele is 0-2-1-1: barre the 1st fret across the E and A strings with your index finger, put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the C string and leave the g string open. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. You will also see it written as A#6, A sharp sixth.
- Notes: Bb, D, F and G
- Frets: 0 2 1 1
- Tuning: g C E A
Bb6 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 6th
- Also known as
- A#6, or Bb sixth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 6
- Intervals
- Bb (root), D (major 3rd), F (perfect 5th), G (major 6th)
- Notes
- Bb, D, F and G
- Frets
- 0 2 1 1
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Bb6 chord
Here is the Bb6 chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the C string.
- Lay your index finger flat across the E and A strings at the 1st fret, a small barre.
- Leave the g string open.
- 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 Bb6?
Not really. 0-2-1-1 is already the simplest playable shape for Bb6 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 Bb6 chord?
The Bb6 chord is built from four notes: Bb, D, F and G (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 Bb6 chord
Want to go further?
Once Bb6 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Bb7, Bbmaj7, Bbm and Bb. 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.