Am13 Ukulele Chord
Am13 on ukulele is 0-0-2-0: put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the E string and leave the g, C and A strings open. It is a one-finger shape, about as easy as they come.
- Notes: A, C, E, G, B, D and Gb
- Frets: 0 0 2 0
- Tuning: g C E A
- Looking for A#m13? That is Bbm13
Am13 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 13th
- Also known as
- A minor thirteenth
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 b7 9 11 13
- Intervals
- A (root), C (minor 3rd), E (perfect 5th), G (minor 7th), B (major 9th), D (perfect 11th), Gb (major 13th)
- Notes
- A, C, E, G, B, D and Gb
- Frets
- 0 0 2 0
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Am13 chord
Here is the Am13 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the E string.
- Leave the g, C 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.
Is there an easier way to play Am13?
No, 0-0-2-0 is already the easiest way to play Am13: one finger and the other strings open.
What notes are in the Am13 chord?
The Am13 chord is built from seven notes: A, C, E, G, B, D and Gb (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th, minor 7th, major 9th, perfect 11th and major 13th). 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.
Want to go further?
Once Am13 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.