Am6/9 chord on ukulele
A Minor Six-Nine. Notes: A, C, E, F# and B.
How to play Am6/9
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: BStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Am6/9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 2
MediumFret 8 position
HardNotes and theory
Aroot
Cb3 · minor third
E5 · perfect fifth
F#6 · major sixth
B9 · ninth
The minor 6/9 adds a sixth and a ninth to a minor triad, a rich minor chord used to end jazz tunes in minor keys. The formula is 1 b3 5 6 9.
More A chords
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Questions
What notes are in the Am6/9 chord?
Am6/9 (A minor six-nine) is made of five notes: A (root), C (minor third), E (perfect fifth), F# (major sixth) and B (ninth).
How do you play Am6/9 on ukulele?
The easiest Am6/9 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C). Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B).
Is Am6/9 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a minor six-nine chord sound like?
The minor 6/9 adds a sixth and a ninth to a minor triad, a rich minor chord used to end jazz tunes in minor keys.