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
The Am chord belongs to C Major (the vi), G Major (the ii), F Major (the iii), A Minor (the i), E Minor (the iv) and D Minor (the v). Each key page shows the rest of that family, the progressions that use it and songs to play.
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.