A#6 chord on ukulele
A Sharp Major Sixth, also written Bb6. Notes: A#, D, F and G.
How to play A#6
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play A#6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 1
MediumFret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
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 A#maj6. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, C##, E# and F##; C## is the same key as D, E# is the same key as F and F## is the same key as G.
More A# chords
All A# ukulele chordsmajor sixth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the A#6 chord?
A#6 (A sharp major sixth) is made of four notes: A# (root), D (major third), F (perfect fifth) and G (major sixth).
How do you play A#6 on ukulele?
The easiest A#6 is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
Is A#6 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.