D#6 chord on ukulele
D Sharp Major Sixth, also written Eb6. Notes: D#, G, A# and C.
How to play D#6
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 1st (A) string at fret 3. This is the barre.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play D#6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 3
MediumFret 5 position
MediumFret 8 position
HardBarre at fret 12
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 D#maj6. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, F##, A# and B#; F## is the same key as G and B# is the same key as C.
More D# chords
All D# ukulele chordsmajor sixth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the D#6 chord?
D#6 (D sharp major sixth) is made of four notes: D# (root), G (major third), A# (perfect fifth) and C (major sixth).
How do you play D#6 on ukulele?
The easiest D#6 is the "barre at fret 3" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 1st (A) string at fret 3. This is the barre. Strum all four strings.
Is D#6 hard to play on ukulele?
D#6 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
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.