A# 6th Ukulele Chord
All positions and voicings on the fretboard
A# 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# 6th — chord details
The A# 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# 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.
Note: A# is enharmonically equivalent to Bb. Chord shapes are the same.
The A# sixth chord adds a major sixth to a major triad, producing A#, C##, E#, F## with intervals 1P, 3M, 5P, 6M. This extra note gives the chord a warm, vintage sweetness that was a signature of early jazz, swing, and Hawaiian music. Unlike seventh chords, sixths feel resolved and cheerful, making them perfect for endings, vamps, and anywhere a classic, golden-age aesthetic is desired.
How to Play A# 6th
On ukulele, A# 6 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# 6th in Progressions
A# sixth often substitutes for A# major or A# major seventh as a tonic chord, especially in jazz standards and swing. It provides a resolved but colorful ending and works well in turnarounds and vamp sections.
Common Substitutions
A#maj7, Gm7, or A#6/9 substitute naturally, as the sixth and minor seventh inversions are closely related.
Difficulty: On ukulele, this chord is intermediate — it may require barre technique or an unusual finger stretch.