Amadd9 Ukulele Chord
Amadd9 on ukulele is 2-0-0-2: put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the g string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A string and leave the C and E strings open. It is a two-finger shape, not hard but new at first.
- Notes: A, C, E and B
- Frets: 2 0 0 2
- Tuning: g C E A
- Looking for A#madd9? That is Bbmadd9
Amadd9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor added 9th
- Also known as
- A minor added ninth
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 9
- Intervals
- A (root), C (minor 3rd), E (perfect 5th), B (major 9th)
- Notes
- A, C, E and B
- Frets
- 2 0 0 2
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Amadd9 chord
Here is the Amadd9 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the g string.
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A string.
- Leave the C and E strings 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 Amadd9?
Yes: play it as 4-0-0-0. Put your index finger on the 4th fret of the g string and leave the C, E and A strings open. It uses one finger instead of two. 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 Amadd9 chord?
The Amadd9 chord is built from four notes: A, C, E and B (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th and major 9th). The added ninth gives the minor chord a more open, modern color.
Ukulele songs that use the Amadd9 chord
- dodieA Non Love Song From Nashville
- bo enMy Time
- BoyWithUkeTired Of Wanting You
- CavetownPaul
- The SmithsThis Night Has Opened My Eyes
- Stockard ChanningThere Are Worse Things I Could Do (from Grease)
- AudioslaveI Am the Highway
- Sammy RaeTalk It Up
- JEREMIASGrüne Augen lügen nicht
- Charlie KellyGo F*** Yourself (from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia)
Want to go further?
Once Amadd9 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.