A5 Ukulele Chord

Here is the A5 chord step by step:

1. Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the g string.
2. Put your ring finger on the 4th fret of the C string.
3. Leave the E and A strings open.
4. Strum all four strings.

Take it slowly the first few times and it will start to feel natural. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.

Not really. 2-4-0-0 is already the simplest playable shape for A5 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.

The A5 chord is built from two notes: A and E (the root and perfect 5th). On the ukulele the E is doubled, so you get a nice full sound. With no third at all, a power chord is neither major nor minor. It is just a solid, neutral, punchy sound borrowed from rock.

Once A5 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try A7, Amaj7, Am and A. Power chords are a rock staple and slide easily up and down the neck. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.