Dbm6 Ukulele Chord
Dbm6 on ukulele is 1-1-0-1: put your index finger on the 1st fret of the g string, your middle finger on the 1st fret of the C string, your ring finger on the 1st fret of the A string and leave the E string open. It is a three-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast. You will also see it written as C#m6, C sharp minor sixth.
- Notes: Db, E, Ab and Bb
- Frets: 1 1 0 1
- Tuning: g C E A
Dbm6 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 6th
- Also known as
- C#m6, or Db minor sixth
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 6
- Intervals
- Db (root), E (minor 3rd), Ab (perfect 5th), Bb (major 6th)
- Notes
- Db, E, Ab and Bb
- Frets
- 1 1 0 1
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Dbm6 chord
Here is the Dbm6 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the g string.
- Put your middle finger on the 1st fret of the C string.
- Put your ring finger on the 1st fret of the A string.
- Leave the E string open.
- Strum all four strings.
Take it slowly the first few times and it will start to feel natural. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Dbm6?
Not really. 1-1-0-1 is already the simplest playable shape for Dbm6 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 Dbm6 chord?
The Dbm6 chord is built from four notes: Db, E, Ab and Bb (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 Dbm6 chord
- Justin TimberlakeCry Me A River
- Les MiserablesEmpty Chairs at Empty Tables
- Misc MusicalsDead Girl Walking (Heathers)
- Misc CartoonsLet It Grow (from Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax)
- Grent PerezWishful Thinking
- Ariana GrandePopular (from Wicked)
- Cilla BlackYou’re My World
- JVKEnext to you
- Ninja Sex PartyI Don’t Know What We’re Talking About (And I Haven’t for a While)
- Molly LewisPantsuit Sasquatch
Want to go further?
Once Dbm6 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. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.