C#6 chord on ukulele
C Sharp Major Sixth, also written Db6. Notes: C#, F, G# and A#.
How to play C#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 4 (G#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play C#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 C#maj6. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled C#, E#, G# and A#; E# is the same key as F.
More C# chords
All C# ukulele chordsmajor sixth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the C#6 chord?
C#6 (C sharp major sixth) is made of four notes: C# (root), F (major third), G# (perfect fifth) and A# (major sixth).
How do you play C#6 on ukulele?
The easiest C#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 4 (G#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
Is C#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.