Am6 chord on ukulele
A Minor Sixth. Notes: A, C, E and F#.
How to play Am6
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 2nd (E) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Am6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 5
MediumFret 8 position
HardFret 11 position
HardNotes and theory
The minor sixth adds a major sixth to a minor triad. It has a mysterious, film-noir color common in jazz and gypsy jazz. The formula is 1 b3 5 6.
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Questions
What notes are in the Am6 chord?
Am6 (A minor sixth) is made of four notes: A (root), C (minor third), E (perfect fifth) and F# (major sixth).
How do you play Am6 on ukulele?
The easiest Am6 is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 2nd (E) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
Is Am6 hard to play on ukulele?
Am6 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What does a minor sixth chord sound like?
The minor sixth adds a major sixth to a minor triad. It has a mysterious, film-noir color common in jazz and gypsy jazz.