Am chord on ukulele
A Minor. Notes: A, C and E.
How to play Am
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Let the open C, E and A strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Am
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyOpen position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyFret 2 position
MediumNotes and theory
The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color. The formula is 1 b3 5, and you will also see it written as Amin and A-.
Keys that use Am
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Questions
What notes are in the Am chord?
Am (A minor) is made of three notes: A (root), C (minor third) and E (perfect fifth).
How do you play Am on ukulele?
The easiest Am is the "open position" shape. Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Let the open C, E and A strings ring. Strum all four strings.
Is Am hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 1 fretted note plus open strings.
What is the difference between Am and A?
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 Am in?
Am belongs to 6 keys: C major (as the vi chord), F major (as the iii chord), G major (as the ii chord), D minor (as the v chord), E minor (as the iv chord) and A minor (as the i chord).
What does a minor chord sound like?
The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color.