E6 Ukulele Chord
E6 on ukulele is 4-4-4-4: barre the 4th 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: E, Ab, B and Db
- Frets: 4 4 4 4
- Tuning: g C E A
E6 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 6th
- Also known as
- E sixth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 6
- Intervals
- E (root), Ab (major 3rd), B (perfect 5th), Db (major 6th)
- Notes
- E, Ab, B and Db
- Frets
- 4 4 4 4
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the E6 chord
Here is the E6 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across all four strings at the 4th 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 E6?
No, 4-4-4-4 is already the easiest way to play E6: barre the 4th fret across the g, C, E and A strings with your index finger.
What notes are in the E6 chord?
The E6 chord is built from four notes: E, Ab, B and Db (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 E6 chord
- dodieAn Awkward Duet
- Tally HallHidden In The Sand
- Bobby DarinBeyond The Sea
- Frank SinatraSomethin’ Stupid
- Two Door Cinema ClubWhat You Know
- Frances ForeverSpace Girl
- Twenty One PilotsNext Semester
- Noah KahanOrange Juice
- dodieA Non Love Song From Nashville
- The Blasting CompanyInto The Unknown (Over The Garden Wall)
Want to go further?
Once E6 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try E7, Emaj7, Em and E. 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.