Em6 Ukulele Chord
Em6 on ukulele is 0-1-0-2: put your index finger on the 1st fret of the C string, your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the A string and leave the g and E strings open. It is a two-finger shape, not hard but new at first.
- Notes: E, G, B and Db
- Frets: 0 1 0 2
- Tuning: g C E A
Em6 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 6th
- Also known as
- E minor sixth
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 6
- Intervals
- E (root), G (minor 3rd), B (perfect 5th), Db (major 6th)
- Notes
- E, G, B and Db
- Frets
- 0 1 0 2
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Em6 chord
Here is the Em6 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the C string.
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the A string.
- Leave the g and E strings 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 Em6?
Not really. 0-1-0-2 is already the simplest playable shape for Em6 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 Em6 chord?
The Em6 chord is built from four notes: E, G, B and Db (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 Em6 chord
Want to go further?
Once Em6 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.