D6 chord on ukulele
D Major Sixth. Notes: D, F#, A and B.
How to play D6
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 5 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 6 (F#).
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: BStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play D6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
EasyBarre at fret 2
MediumFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
Droot
F#3 · major third
A5 · perfect fifth
B6 · major sixth
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 Dmaj6.
More D chords
All D ukulele chordsDmajorDmminorD7dominant seventhDm7minor seventhDmaj7major seventhDsus4suspended fourthDsus2suspended secondDdimdiminishedDaugaugmentedD9dominant ninthDadd9added ninthDm7b5half-diminishedDdim7diminished seventhD7sus4dominant seventh suspended fourthDm6minor sixthDm9minor ninthDmaj9major ninthDm(add9)minor added ninth
major sixth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the D6 chord?
D6 (D major sixth) is made of four notes: D (root), F# (major third), A (perfect fifth) and B (major sixth).
How do you play D6 on ukulele?
The easiest D6 is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 5 (A). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D).
Is D6 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.