Db6 Ukulele Chord
Db6 on ukulele is 1-1-1-1: barre the 1st 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. You will also see it written as C#6, C sharp sixth.
- Notes: Db, F, Ab and Bb
- Frets: 1 1 1 1
- Tuning: g C E A
Db6 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 6th
- Also known as
- C#6, or Db sixth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 6
- Intervals
- Db (root), F (major 3rd), Ab (perfect 5th), Bb (major 6th)
- Notes
- Db, F, Ab and Bb
- Frets
- 1 1 1 1
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Db6 chord
Here is the Db6 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across all four strings at the 1st 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 Db6?
No, 1-1-1-1 is already the easiest way to play Db6: barre the 1st fret across the g, C, E and A strings with your index finger.
What notes are in the Db6 chord?
The Db6 chord is built from four notes: Db, F, Ab and Bb (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 Db6 chord
Want to go further?
Once Db6 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Db7, Dbmaj7, Dbm and Db. 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.