Gbm6 Ukulele Chord
Want to play the Gbm6 chord on your ukulele? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g, C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A three-finger shape. Here is how to play Gbm6, step by step.
- Notes: Gb, A, Db and Eb
- Frets: 2 3 2 4
- Tuning: g C E A
Gbm6 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 6th
- Also known as
- Gb minor sixth
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 6
- Intervals
- Gb (root), A (minor 3rd), Db (perfect 5th), Eb (major 6th)
- Notes
- Gb, A, Db and Eb
- Frets
- 2 3 2 4
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Gbm6 chord
Here is the Gbm6 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across the g and E strings at the 2nd fret, a small barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the C string.
- Put your ring finger on the 4th fret of the A string.
- 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.
What notes are in the Gbm6 chord?
The Gbm6 chord is built from four notes: Gb, A, Db and Eb (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 Gbm6 chord
Want to go further?
Once Gbm6 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Gb7, Gbmaj7, Gbm and Gb. 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.