A Major 6th Ukulele Chord
All positions and voicings on the fretboard
A Major 6th filtered by fret:
No playable voicings found for this chord on ukulele. This chord type requires more notes than the ukulele's 4 strings can voice. Try a simpler chord type or use the guitar chord finder.
A Major 6th — chord details
The A Major 6th chord is made up of the following notes: A, C#, E, F#.
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5P, 6M.
The diagrams above show every voicing and chord variation for A Major 6th on ukulele. Use the fret filter to narrow down voicings within a specific fret range — perfect for finding comfortable positions when composing or arranging.
The A major sixth functions identically to a standard sixth chord, with a major triad plus the sixth — A, C#, E, F#, intervals 1P, 3M, 5P, 6M. It offers that classic warmth associated with early jazz and country western ballads. The sixth adds just enough color to lift the chord beyond a plain major triad while maintaining a feeling of happy resolution.
How to Play A Major 6th
On ukulele, A maj6 is played using a compact voicing that takes advantage of the instrument's four strings and re-entrant tuning. The smaller fretboard means voicings are generally easier to reach than on guitar, though some extended chords require creative fingering solutions across the short scale length.
A Major 6th in Progressions
A maj6 appears in various harmonic contexts depending on the key. Analyze the surrounding chords to determine its function — it may serve as a primary chord, a substitution, or a chromatic color chord that enriches the harmonic palette of a progression.
Common Substitutions
A6, Amaj7, or F#m7 are interchangeable in many harmonic contexts.
Difficulty: On ukulele, this chord is intermediate — it may require barre technique or an unusual finger stretch.