Am Ukulele Chord
Trying to get the Am chord under your fingers? It is a one-finger shape, about as easy as they come. Just put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the g string and let the rest ring open.
- Notes: A, C and E
- Frets: 2 0 0 0
- Tuning: g C E A
Am ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor triad
- Also known as
- A minor
- Formula
- 1 b3 5
- Intervals
- A (root), C (minor 3rd), E (perfect 5th)
- Notes
- A, C and E
- Frets
- 2 0 0 0
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Am chord
Here is the Am chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the g string.
- Leave the C, E and A strings open.
- Strum all four strings.
If you have just picked up a ukulele this is a perfect early chord to learn. Most people get it on the first try. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Am chord?
The Am chord is built from three notes: A, C and E (the root, minor 3rd and perfect 5th). On the ukulele the A 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 Am chord
- Twenty One PilotsCan’t Help Falling In Love
- Israel Kamakawiwo'oleSomewhere Over The Rainbow / What A Wonderful World
- Jason MrazI’m Yours
- Leonard CohenHallelujah
- Vance JoyRiptide
- Twenty One PilotsHouse Of Gold
- Cristin MiliotiLa Vie En Rose
- Frank SinatraFly Me To The Moon
- Grace VanderWaalI Don’t Know My Name
- Bruno MarsCount On Me
Want to go further?
Once Am feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try A7, Amaj7, A and Asus4. Am pairs most often with D, E and Bm, so the few basic chords next to it go a long way. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.