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Am Ukulele Chord

A minor (Am) is made of the notes A C E. Here are 3 ways to play it on ukulele, starting with the easiest.

How to play Am on ukulele

  1. Shape 1

    Open position

    1 A C E A

    2000

  2. Shape 2

    From fret 3

    3fr 3 2 4 1 C E A C

    5453

  3. Shape 3

    From fret 7

    7fr 3 4 2 1 E A C E

    9987

Notes in Am

Formula 1 ♭3 5
DegreeNote
1A
♭3C
5E

Shape 1 step by step

  1. Put your index finger on string 4 at fret 2.
  2. Let strings 3, 2, 1 ring open.
  3. Strum from string 4 to string 1.

Shape 2 step by step

  1. Put your ring finger on string 4 at fret 5.
  2. Put your middle finger on string 3 at fret 4.
  3. Put your little finger on string 2 at fret 5.
  4. Put your index finger on string 1 at fret 3.
  5. Strum from string 4 to string 1.

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Frequently asked questions

What notes are in the Am chord?

A minor has the notes A C E. Its formula is 1 ♭3 5. The numbers are steps of the major scale, counted from the root.

What is the easiest way to play Am on ukulele?

Start with shape 1 (open position), written as 2000 from string 4 to string 1. Here x means you don’t play that string and 0 means it rings open.

What is the difference between Am and A?

Am has the notes A C E, and A has A C♯ E. The only difference is that Am has C where A has C♯.

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