Amaj9 Ukulele Chord
Looking for the Amaj9 chord on your ukulele? It is a three-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast. Your fingers go on the g, C and E strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A three-finger shape. Here is how to play Amaj9, step by step.
- Notes: A, Db, E, Ab and B
- Frets: 4 1 4 0
- Tuning: g C E A
Amaj9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 9th
- Also known as
- A major ninth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7 9
- Intervals
- A (root), Db (major 3rd), E (perfect 5th), Ab (major 7th), B (9th)
- Notes
- A, Db, E, Ab and B
- Frets
- 4 1 4 0
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Amaj9 chord
Here is the Amaj9 chord step by step:
- Put your ring finger on the 4th fret of the g string.
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the C string.
- Put your little finger on the 4th fret of the E string.
- Leave the A 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.
What notes are in the Amaj9 chord?
The Amaj9 chord is built from five notes: A, Db, E, Ab and B (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, major 7th and 9th). The major seventh lays a dreamy, jazzy warmth over a bright major chord. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Want to go further?
Once Amaj9 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. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.