Am9 chord on ukulele
A Minor Ninth. Notes: A, C, E, G and B.
How to play Am9
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Let the open G, C and E strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: GStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Am9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumFret 5 position
MediumFret 2 position
MediumNotes and theory
Aroot
Cb3 · minor third
E5 · perfect fifth
Gb7 · minor seventh
B9 · ninth
The minor ninth extends a minor seventh with a ninth: lush and smooth, a neo-soul and jazz staple. The formula is 1 b3 5 b7 9.
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Questions
What notes are in the Am9 chord?
Am9 (A minor ninth) is made of five notes: A (root), C (minor third), E (perfect fifth), G (minor seventh) and B (ninth).
How do you play Am9 on ukulele?
The easiest Am9 is the "open position" shape. Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B). Let the open G, C and E strings ring. Strum all four strings.
Is Am9 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 1 fretted note plus open strings.
What does a minor ninth chord sound like?
The minor ninth extends a minor seventh with a ninth: lush and smooth, a neo-soul and jazz staple.