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C6 - C Major 6 Ukulele Chord

Difficulty:
Chord C C Major Standard GCEA Tuning · Frets: 0000
Relax your thumb behind the neck.

Quick Facts about C6

Tuning
G-C-E-A (GCEA)
Difficulty
Beginner
Often played with
FGAm

How to Play C6 Ukulele Chord

To play the C6 (also known as C Major 6) on your ukulele, place your fingers on the fretboard as follows:

  1. Let the G-string (4th string) ring open.
  2. Let the C-string (3rd string) ring open.
  3. Let the E-string (2nd string) ring open.
  4. Let the A-string (1st string) ring open.

The fret notation for this chord shape is 0000, which represents the frets played from the 4th string (G) to the 1st string (A).

Music Theory: Notes in the C6 Chord

A C Major 6 is a sixth chord. The notes played on each string from G to A are:

  • G String (4th): Note: G (Fret 0)
  • C String (3rd): Note: C (Fret 0)
  • E String (2nd): Note: E (Fret 0)
  • A String (1st): Note: A (Fret 0)

Altogether, these strings produce the unique notes: G, C, E, A.

Other C Family Chords

Explore more chords in the C family. Click any chord below to view its interactive finger guide:

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