Ukulele Am chord diagram
Am is one of the essential Ukulele chords. On Ukulelearn, this chord appears in 2,016 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play Am, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play Am, follow these steps: Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
Tips
- Place G string with your middle finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On G string, press fret 2 with your middle finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- To play Am cleanly, every involved string should ring clearly. Make sure both fretted strings (G string) and open strings sound clean. After shaping the chord, pluck each string one by one and confirm there is no muted or buzzing note.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- A - C - E
- Intervals
- 1 - b3 - 5
- Chord Type
- Minor — soft and melancholic character
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Am on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Ukulele Am chord diagram5-4-5-3
Ukulele Am chord diagram2-4-5-3
Ukulele Am chord diagram5-4-5-7
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Am, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Am → A chord transition
To move from Am to A, follow these steps:
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on C string fret 1.
2. Am → Am7 chord transition
To move from Am to Am7, follow these steps:
- While playing Am, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.
3. Am → F chord transition
To move from Am to F, follow these steps:
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
4. Am → Asus4 chord transition
To move from Am to Asus4, follow these steps:
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on C string fret 2.
5. Am → F#dim | G♭dim chord transition
To move from Am to F#dim | G♭dim, follow these steps:
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 2.
6. Am → Cmaj7 chord transition
To move from Am to Cmaj7, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from Am across songs on this site.
1. Am → G chord transition
To move from Am to G, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Place index finger on C string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 3.
On Ukulelearn, songs containing Am use the transition to G at 21.3%. You can practice this transition in 753 different songs.
2. Am → C chord transition
To move from Am to C, follow these steps:
- While playing Am, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
On Ukulelearn, songs containing Am use the transition to C at 16.5%. You can practice this transition in 663 different songs.
3. Am → Em chord transition
To move from Am to Em, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on A string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on C string fret 4.
On Ukulelearn, songs containing Am use the transition to Em at 10.3%. You can practice this transition in 371 different songs.
4. Am → Dm chord transition
To move from Am to Dm, follow these steps:
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
- Place ring finger on C string fret 2.
On Ukulelearn, songs containing Am use the transition to Dm at 7.5%. You can practice this transition in 319 different songs.
Compatible Scales
These scales include Am and highlight the companion chords that fit the same key.
Songs Using Am Chord
Popular songs that feature the Am chord, perfect for practice.
Songs in Original Key of Am
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Am easy to play on Ukulele?
Ukulele Am is beginner-friendly. It spans 1 frets. Practice slowly to keep each note clean.
What is the easiest way to play Am?
There is a simpler alternative for Am on Ukulele. The alternative voicing uses fingering 5-4-5-7. This voicing reduces hand movement and makes clean transitions easier.
What chords transition well from Am on Ukulele?
Ukulele Am commonly moves to F and G. Based on our catalog data, Am to F is recorded 7,608 times, appears in 752 songs, and represents 25.8% of outgoing Am transitions. Am to G is recorded 6,287 times, appears in 753 songs, and represents 21.3%.
What songs use the Am chord?
Ariana Grande - Winter Things Ukulele Chords is one of 8 songs that use the Am chord.