A#m chord on ukulele
A Sharp Minor, also written Bbm. Notes: A#, C# and F.
How to play A#m
- Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 6 (A#).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play A#m
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
EasyBarre at fret 1
MediumFret 3 position
MediumBarre at fret 1
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 A#min and A#-. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, C# and E#; E# is the same key as F.
Keys that use A#m
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All A# ukulele chordsminor chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the A#m chord?
A#m (A sharp minor) is made of three notes: A# (root), C# (minor third) and F (perfect fifth).
How do you play A#m on ukulele?
The easiest A#m is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F). Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
Is A#m hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What is the difference between A#m 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 A#m in?
A#m belongs to 6 keys: D flat major (as the vi chord), F sharp major (as the iii chord), A flat major (as the ii chord), E flat minor (as the v chord), F minor (as the iv chord) and B flat 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.