A chord on ukulele
A Major. Notes: A, C# and E.
How to play A
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Let the open E and A strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play A
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumFret 2 position
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
The major triad is the bright, settled chord that most songs start and end on. The formula is 1 3 5, and you will also see it written as Amaj and AM.
Keys that use A
More A chords
All A ukulele chordsmajor chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the A chord?
A (A major) is made of three notes: A (root), C# (major third) and E (perfect fifth).
How do you play A on ukulele?
The easiest A is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Let the open E and A strings ring.
Is A hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What is the difference between A and Am?
Only the third changes. A major uses a major third and sounds bright; A minor lowers that note by a half step, which makes it sound darker. The root and the fifth stay the same.
What key is A in?
A belongs to 6 keys: D major (as the V chord), E major (as the IV chord), A major (as the I chord), C sharp minor (as the VI chord), F sharp minor (as the III chord) and B minor (as the VII chord).
What does a major chord sound like?
The major triad is the bright, settled chord that most songs start and end on.