Am(add9) chord on ukulele
A Minor Added Ninth. Notes: A, C, E and B.
How to play Am(add9)
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Let the open C and E strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 3 ways to play Am(add9)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumFret 2 position
MediumNotes and theory
A minor add9 chord is a minor triad with the ninth added. The clash between the minor third and the ninth makes it bittersweet. The formula is 1 b3 5 9, and you will also see it written as Amadd9 and Am add9.
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Questions
What notes are in the Am(add9) chord?
Am(add9) (A minor added ninth) is made of four notes: A (root), C (minor third), E (perfect fifth) and B (ninth).
How do you play Am(add9) on ukulele?
The easiest Am(add9) is the "open position" shape. Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B). Let the open C and E strings ring.
Is Am(add9) hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor added ninth chord sound like?
A minor add9 chord is a minor triad with the ninth added. The clash between the minor third and the ninth makes it bittersweet.