D♭6 ukulele chord

How to play D♭6 on ukulele

The most common way, the first shape above: lay your index finger flat across the four strings at the 1st fret.

From the G string 1 1 1 1 (x: not played, 0: open)

What notes are in D♭6?

D♭6, D♭ sixth, is D♭, F, A♭ and B♭: the root (D♭), the major third (F), the perfect fifth (A♭) and the major sixth (B♭). Its formula is 1 3 5 6.

Which chord has the same notes as D♭6?

B♭m7. Both are D♭, F, A♭ and B♭; which one you hear depends on the bass note.

Can I play D♭ instead of D♭6?

Yes. D♭6 is D♭ with B♭ added, a sweeter, older sound, heard in swing and early rock and roll.