A6 chord on ukulele
A Major Sixth. Notes: A, C#, E and F#.
How to play A6
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: A (the root)Strings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play A6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardFret 11 position
HardNotes and theory
Aroot
C#3 · major third
E5 · perfect fifth
F#6 · major sixth
The major sixth adds a sixth to a major triad: sweet and a little retro, heard a lot in swing, country and old pop endings. The formula is 1 3 5 6, and you will also see it written as Amaj6.
More A chords
All A ukulele chordsAmajorAmminorA7dominant seventhAm7minor seventhAmaj7major seventhAsus4suspended fourthAsus2suspended secondAdimdiminishedAaugaugmentedA9dominant ninthAadd9added ninthAm7b5half-diminishedAdim7diminished seventhA7sus4dominant seventh suspended fourthAm6minor sixthAm9minor ninthAmaj9major ninthAm(add9)minor added ninth
major sixth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the A6 chord?
A6 (A major sixth) is made of four notes: A (root), C# (major third), E (perfect fifth) and F# (major sixth).
How do you play A6 on ukulele?
The easiest A6 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
Is A6 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a major sixth chord sound like?
The major sixth adds a sixth to a major triad: sweet and a little retro, heard a lot in swing, country and old pop endings.