G6 Ukulele Chord
G6 on ukulele is 0-2-0-2: put your middle finger on the 2nd 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: 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.
Is there an easier way to play G6?
Not really. 0-2-0-2 is already the simplest playable shape for G6 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 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)
- Misc CartoonsSpongebob Squarepants – Ripped Pants
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.