Amaj9 Ukulele Chord
Amaj9 on ukulele is 4-1-4-0: put your index finger on the 1st fret of the C string, your ring finger on the 4th fret of the g string, your little finger on the 4th fret of the E string and leave the A string open. It is a three-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast.
- 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 (major 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.
Is there an easier way to play Amaj9?
Not really. 4-1-4-0 is already the simplest playable shape for Amaj9 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
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 major 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.