G6 Ukulele Chord
Looking for the G6 chord on your ukulele? It is a two-finger shape, not hard but new at first. Your fingers go on the C and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A two-finger shape. Here is how to play G6, step by step.
- Notes: G, B, D and E
- Frets: 0 2 0 2
- Tuning: g C E A
G6 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 6th
- Also known as
- G sixth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 6
- Intervals
- G (root), B (major 3rd), D (perfect 5th), E (major 6th)
- Notes
- G, B, D and E
- Frets
- 0 2 0 2
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the G6 chord
Here is the G6 chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd 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.
What notes are in the G6 chord?
The G6 chord is built from four notes: G, B, D and E (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 G6 chord
- Billie EilishHappier Than Ever
- Panic! at the DiscoThis Is Gospel
- Elton JohnYour Song
- Fleetwood MacDreams
- Billy JoelVienna Waits For You
- The White StripesWe’re Going To Be Friends
- Rey ValeraKahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko
- ZAYNDusk Till Dawn (feat. Sia)
- Alvin and the ChipmunksChipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)
- Taylor SwiftPicture To Burn
Want to go further?
Once G6 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try G7, Gmaj7, Gm and G. 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.