Amadd9 Ukulele Chord
Need the Amadd9 chord for a song? It is a two-finger shape, not hard but new at first. Your fingers go on the g and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A two-finger shape. Here is how to play Amadd9, step by step.
- Notes: A, C, E and B
- Frets: 2 0 0 2
- Tuning: g C E A
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 (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.
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 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)
- Sammy RaeTalk It Up
- AudioslaveI Am the Highway
- JEREMIASGrüne Augen lügen nicht
- Charlie KellyGo Fuck 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.