Am11 Ukulele Chord
Am11 on ukulele is 0-0-5-5: put your index finger on the 5th fret of the E string, your middle finger on the 5th fret of the A string and leave the g and C strings open. It is a two-finger shape, not hard but new at first.
- Notes: A, C, E, G, B and D
- Frets: 0 0 5 5
- Tuning: g C E A
- Looking for A#m11? That is Bbm11
Am11 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 11th
- Also known as
- A minor eleventh
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 b7 9 11
- Intervals
- A (root), C (minor 3rd), E (perfect 5th), G (minor 7th), B (major 9th), D (perfect 11th)
- Notes
- A, C, E, G, B and D
- Frets
- 0 0 5 5
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Am11 chord
Here is the Am11 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 5th fret of the E string.
- Put your middle finger on the 5th fret of the A string.
- Leave the g and C strings open.
- 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.
Is there an easier way to play Am11?
Not really. 0-0-5-5 is already the simplest playable shape for Am11 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 Am11 chord?
The Am11 chord is built from six notes: A, C, E, G, B and D (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th, minor 7th, major 9th and perfect 11th). Minor sevenths are the smooth, mellow ones. They feel relaxed and a little jazzy, softer than a plain minor. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the Am11 chord
Want to go further?
Once Am11 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try A7, Amaj7, Am and A. 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.