Bb6 Ukulele Chord
Looking for the Bb6 chord on your ukulele? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A two-finger shape. Here is how to play Bb6, step by step.
- 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
- 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.
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.