Abm Ukulele Chord
Want to play the Abm chord on your ukulele? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g, C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A four-finger shape. Here is how to play Abm, step by step.
- Notes: Ab, B and Eb
- Frets: 4 3 4 2
- Tuning: g C E A
Abm ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor triad
- Also known as
- Ab minor
- Formula
- 1 b3 5
- Intervals
- Ab (root), B (minor 3rd), Eb (perfect 5th)
- Notes
- Ab, B and Eb
- Frets
- 4 3 4 2
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Abm chord
Here is the Abm chord step by step:
- Put your ring finger on the 4th fret of the g string.
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the C string.
- Put your little finger on the 4th fret of the E string.
- Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the A string.
- Strum all four strings.
It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Abm chord?
The Abm chord is built from three notes: Ab, B and Eb (the root, minor 3rd and perfect 5th). On the ukulele the B is doubled, so you get a nice full sound. That flattened third is what gives a minor chord its softer, more wistful feel next to a bright major. Curious which chords sit together in a song? See which chords share a key.
Ukulele songs that use the Abm chord
Want to go further?
Once Abm feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Ab7, Abmaj7, Ab and Absus4. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.