G6 chord on ukulele
G Major Sixth. Notes: G, B, D and E.
How to play G6
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Let the open G and E strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: G (the root)Strings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play G6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 7
HardFret 9 position
HardNotes and theory
Groot
B3 · major third
D5 · perfect fifth
E6 · 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 Gmaj6.
More G chords
All G ukulele chordsGmajorGmminorG7dominant seventhGm7minor seventhGmaj7major seventhGsus4suspended fourthGsus2suspended secondGdimdiminishedGaugaugmentedG9dominant ninthGadd9added ninthGm7b5half-diminishedGdim7diminished seventhG7sus4dominant seventh suspended fourthGm6minor sixthGm9minor ninthGmaj9major ninthGm(add9)minor added ninth
major sixth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the G6 chord?
G6 (G major sixth) is made of four notes: G (root), B (major third), D (perfect fifth) and E (major sixth).
How do you play G6 on ukulele?
The easiest G6 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B). Let the open G and E strings ring.
Is G6 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
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.