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D6 - D Major 6 Ukulele Chord

Difficulty:
Chord C C Major Standard GCEA Tuning · Frets: 2222
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Quick Facts about D6

Tuning
G-C-E-A (GCEA)
Difficulty
Easy
Often played with
GABm

How to Play D6 Ukulele Chord

To play the D6 (also known as D Major 6) on your ukulele, place your fingers on the fretboard as follows:

  1. Place your Index finger (finger 1) on the fret 2 of the G-string (4th string).
  2. Place your Index finger (finger 1) on the fret 2 of the C-string (3rd string).
  3. Place your Index finger (finger 1) on the fret 2 of the E-string (2nd string).
  4. Place your Index finger (finger 1) on the fret 2 of the A-string (1st string).

The fret notation for this chord shape is 2222, which represents the frets played from the 4th string (G) to the 1st string (A).

Music Theory: Notes in the D6 Chord

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

  • G String (4th): Note: A (Fret 2)
  • C String (3rd): Note: D (Fret 2)
  • E String (2nd): Note: F# (Fret 2)
  • A String (1st): Note: B (Fret 2)

Altogether, these strings produce the unique notes: A, D, F#, B.

Other D Family Chords

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

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