Cm6 Ukulele Chord
Cm6 on ukulele is 2-3-3-3: barre the 3rd fret across the C, E and A strings with your middle finger and put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the g string. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning.
- Notes: C, Eb, G and A
- Frets: 2 3 3 3
- Tuning: g C E A
- Looking for C#m6? That is Dbm6
Cm6 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 6th
- Also known as
- C minor sixth
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 6
- Intervals
- C (root), Eb (minor 3rd), G (perfect 5th), A (major 6th)
- Notes
- C, Eb, G and A
- Frets
- 2 3 3 3
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Cm6 chord
Here is the Cm6 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the g string.
- Lay your middle finger flat across the C, E and A strings at the 3rd 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.
Is there an easier way to play Cm6?
Not really. 2-3-3-3 is already the simplest playable shape for Cm6 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 Cm6 chord?
The Cm6 chord is built from four notes: C, Eb, G and A (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 Cm6 chord
Want to go further?
Once Cm6 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try C7, Cmaj7, Cm and C. 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.