Eb6 Ukulele Chord
Eb6 on ukulele is 3-3-3-3: barre the 3rd 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 D#6, D sharp sixth.
- Notes: Eb, G, Bb and C
- Frets: 3 3 3 3
- Tuning: g C E A
Eb6 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 6th
- Also known as
- D#6, or Eb sixth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 6
- Intervals
- Eb (root), G (major 3rd), Bb (perfect 5th), C (major 6th)
- Notes
- Eb, G, Bb and C
- Frets
- 3 3 3 3
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Eb6 chord
Here is the Eb6 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across all four strings at the 3rd 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 Eb6?
No, 3-3-3-3 is already the easiest way to play Eb6: barre the 3rd fret across the g, C, E and A strings with your index finger.
What notes are in the Eb6 chord?
The Eb6 chord is built from four notes: Eb, G, Bb and C (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 Eb6 chord
Want to go further?
Once Eb6 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Eb7, Ebmaj7, Ebm and Eb. 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.