B6 chord on ukulele
B Major Sixth. Notes: B, D#, F# and G#.
How to play B6
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play B6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyFret 4 position
EasyFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 11
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 Bmaj6.
More B chords
All B ukulele chordsmajor sixth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the B6 chord?
B6 (B major sixth) is made of four notes: B (root), D# (major third), F# (perfect fifth) and G# (major sixth).
How do you play B6 on ukulele?
The easiest B6 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
Is B6 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.