F6 chord on ukulele
F Major Sixth. Notes: F, A, C and D.
How to play F6
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: AStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play F6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyBarre at fret 5
MediumFret 7 position
MediumFret 10 position
HardNotes and theory
Froot
A3 · major third
C5 · perfect fifth
D6 · 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 Fmaj6.
More F chords
All F ukulele chordsFmajorFmminorF7dominant seventhFm7minor seventhFmaj7major seventhFsus4suspended fourthFsus2suspended secondFdimdiminishedFaugaugmentedF9dominant ninthFadd9added ninthFm7b5half-diminishedFdim7diminished seventhF7sus4dominant seventh suspended fourthFm6minor sixthFm9minor ninthFmaj9major ninthFm(add9)minor added ninth
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Questions
What notes are in the F6 chord?
F6 (F major sixth) is made of four notes: F (root), A (major third), C (perfect fifth) and D (major sixth).
How do you play F6 on ukulele?
The easiest F6 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
Is F6 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.