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G6 Ukulele Chord

G major sixth (G6) is made of the notes G B D E. Here are 3 ways to play it on ukulele, starting with the easiest.

How to play G6 on ukulele

  1. Shape 1

    Open position

    1 2 G D E B

    0202

  2. Shape 2

    Barre at fret 7

    7fr 1 D G B E

    7777

  3. Shape 3

    From fret 3

    3fr 2 3 1 4 B E G D

    4435

Notes in G6

Formula 1 3 5 6
DegreeNote
1G
3B
5D
6E

Shape 1 step by step

  1. Put your index finger on string 3 at fret 2.
  2. Put your middle finger on string 1 at fret 2.
  3. Let strings 4, 2 ring open.
  4. Strum from string 4 to string 1.

Shape 2 step by step

  1. Lay your index finger flat across strings 4 to 1 at fret 7.
  2. Strum from string 4 to string 1.

Tune your ukulele first

A chord only sounds right when your instrument is in tune. Check your strings with the free online tuner before you practise. Open the ukulele tuner

Frequently asked questions

What notes are in the G6 chord?

G major sixth has the notes G B D E. Its formula is 1 3 5 6. The numbers are steps of the major scale, counted from the root.

What is the easiest way to play G6 on ukulele?

Start with shape 1 (open position), written as 0202 from string 4 to string 1. Here x means you don’t play that string and 0 means it rings open.

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