E flat sixth ukulele chord (Eb6)
Also written D#6 (D sharp sixth)
A sixth chord adds a major sixth to the major chord. A sweet, slightly vintage sound, common in gypsy jazz, swing and country.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 fret 3
Position 2 open position
Position 3 fret 8
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky) · strings from the 4th (left) to the 1st
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| E♭ (E flat) | root |
| G | major third |
| B♭ (B flat) | perfect fifth |
| C | major sixth |
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 6 · E♭ – G – B♭ – C
A progression with this chord
The chord replaces the first degree of a pop progression to enrich it.