Am9 Ukulele Chord
Am9 on ukulele is 2-0-3-2: put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the g string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A string, your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the E string and leave the C string open. It is a three-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast.
- Notes: A, C, E, G and B
- Frets: 2 0 3 2
- Tuning: g C E A
- Looking for A#m9? That is Bbm9
Am9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 9th
- Also known as
- A minor ninth
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 b7 9
- Intervals
- A (root), C (minor 3rd), E (perfect 5th), G (minor 7th), B (major 9th)
- Notes
- A, C, E, G and B
- Frets
- 2 0 3 2
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Am9 chord
Here is the Am9 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the g string.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the E string.
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A string.
- Leave the C string 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 Am9?
Yes: play it as 4-0-3-0. Put your index finger on the 3rd fret of the E string, your middle finger on the 4th fret of the g string and leave the C and A strings open. It uses two fingers instead of three. Use it while the main shape is still settling, then go back to the full voicing for the bigger sound.
What notes are in the Am9 chord?
The Am9 chord is built from five notes: A, C, E, G and B (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th, minor 7th and major 9th). 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 Am9 chord
Want to go further?
Once Am9 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.