Bm6 chord on ukulele

B Minor Sixth. Notes: B, D, F# and G#.

Bm6 ukulele chord diagram, fret 1 position1G#62Db33F#54BRG#DF#B
Fret 1 position · Easy

How to play Bm6

  1. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
  3. Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
  4. Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
  5. Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: G#Strings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below

All 4 ways to play Bm6

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
Bm6 ukulele chord, fret 1 position1G#62Db33F#54BRG#DF#B

Fret 1 position

Easy
Bm6 ukulele chord, barre at fret 44fr1BR3F#51G#62Db3BF#G#D

Barre at fret 4

Medium
Bm6 ukulele chord, barre at fret 77fr1Db32G#61BR3F#5DG#BF#

Barre at fret 7

Hard
Bm6 ukulele chord, fret 10 position10fr2F#53BR1Db34G#6F#BDG#

Fret 10 position

Hard

Notes and theory

Broot
Db3 · minor third
F#5 · perfect fifth
G#6 · major sixth

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 Bm6 chord?

Bm6 (B minor sixth) is made of four notes: B (root), D (minor third), F# (perfect fifth) and G# (major sixth).

How do you play Bm6 on ukulele?

The easiest Bm6 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 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).

Is Bm6 hard to play on ukulele?

No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.

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.