Abmaj9 Ukulele Chord
Abmaj9 on ukulele is 0-0-4-1: put your index finger on the 1st fret of the A string, your little finger on the 4th fret of the E string and leave the g and C strings open. It is a two-finger shape, not hard but new at first. You will also see it written as G#maj9, G sharp major ninth.
- Notes: Ab, C, Eb, G and Bb
- Frets: 0 0 4 1
- Tuning: g C E A
Abmaj9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 9th
- Also known as
- G#maj9, or Ab major ninth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7 9
- Intervals
- Ab (root), C (major 3rd), Eb (perfect 5th), G (major 7th), Bb (major 9th)
- Notes
- Ab, C, Eb, G and Bb
- Frets
- 0 0 4 1
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Abmaj9 chord
Here is the Abmaj9 chord step by step:
- Put your little finger on the 4th fret of the E string.
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the A string.
- Leave the g and C strings open.
- 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.
Is there an easier way to play Abmaj9?
Not really. 0-0-4-1 is already the simplest playable shape for Abmaj9 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.
What notes are in the Abmaj9 chord?
The Abmaj9 chord is built from five notes: Ab, C, Eb, G and Bb (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, major 7th and major 9th). The major seventh lays a dreamy, jazzy warmth over a bright major chord. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Want to go further?
Once Abmaj9 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Ab7, Abmaj7, Abm and Ab. 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.