D6 Ukulele Chord
D6 on ukulele is 2-2-2-2: barre the 2nd fret across the g, C, E and A strings with your index finger. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning.
- Notes: D, Gb, A and B
- Frets: 2 2 2 2
- Tuning: g C E A
D6 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 6th
- Also known as
- D sixth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 6
- Intervals
- D (root), Gb (major 3rd), A (perfect 5th), B (major 6th)
- Notes
- D, Gb, A and B
- Frets
- 2 2 2 2
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the D6 chord
Here is the D6 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across all four strings at the 2nd fret, a full 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 D6?
No, 2-2-2-2 is already the easiest way to play D6: barre the 2nd fret across the g, C, E and A strings with your index finger.
What notes are in the D6 chord?
The D6 chord is built from four notes: D, Gb, A and B (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 D6 chord
Want to go further?
Once D6 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try D7, Dmaj7, Dm and D. 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.