How to play B♭ Minor 6th on ukulele
These shapes are for standard GCEA tuning. The first is the easiest, and the others sit in different positions on the neck. Playing in another tuning? Pick it above the diagrams and the shapes are redrawn for it.
Shape 1: 0111
- Press the 3rd string (C) at fret 1.
- Press the 2nd string (E) at fret 1.
- Press the 1st string (A) at fret 1.
- Let the 4th string ring open.
Shape 2: 6764 (from fret 4)
- Press the 4th string (G) at fret 6.
- Press the 3rd string (C) at fret 7.
- Press the 2nd string (E) at fret 6.
- Press the 1st string (A) at fret 4.
The numbers in the shape name list the fret for each string from the string nearest your face to the highest, with x meaning that string is not played and 0 meaning it rings open.
Notes in B♭ Minor 6th
| Note | Role |
|---|---|
| B♭ | 1 (root) |
| D♭ | ♭3 |
| F | 5 |
| G | 6 |
The formula for B♭ Minor 6th (minor 6) is 1 ♭3 5 6: take the root, then the scale degrees listed. In the A♯ spelling the notes are A♯ C♯ E♯ F𝄪.
When to use B♭m6
Minor 6th chords are bittersweet and cinematic. They are used for minor key endings and in gypsy jazz and bossa nova.
Other B♭ chords
B♭, B♭m, B♭7, B♭maj7, B♭m7, B♭sus2, B♭sus4, B♭°, B♭+, B♭add9, B♭6, B♭ø7
Other minor 6th chords on ukulele
Cm6, C♯m6, Dm6, E♭m6, Em6, Fm6, F♯m6, Gm6, G♯m6, Am6, Bm6
Frequently asked questions
How do you play B♭ Minor 6th on ukulele?
The easiest B♭m6 shape on ukulele is 0111 (Press the 3rd string (C) at fret 1. Press the 2nd string (E) at fret 1. Press the 1st string (A) at fret 1. Let the 4th string ring open.)
What notes are in B♭ Minor 6th?
B♭ Minor 6th (B♭m6) contains the notes B♭ D♭ F G. The formula is 1 ♭3 5 6.
Is B♭ the same as A♯?
Yes. B♭ and A♯ are two names for the same pitch, so B♭ Minor 6th and A♯ Minor 6th sound identical and use the same ukulele shapes. Written as A♯m6 the notes are spelled A♯ C♯ E♯ F𝄪.
How many ukulele shapes are there for B♭m6?
There are many. This page shows 2 common ones at different positions, easiest first. Moving a barre shape up the neck gives the same chord type on other roots.
See B♭ Minor 6th on guitar, check its notes in the chord finder, or transpose a whole song with the chord transposer. Browse the full ukulele chord library.