Ukulele Amadd9 chord diagram
Amadd9 is one of the essential Ukulele chords. On this page, you can find how to play Amadd9, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play Amadd9, follow these steps: Place middle finger on G string fret 2. Place ring finger on A string fret 2.
Tips
- Place G string with your middle finger and A string with your ring 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 Amadd9 cleanly, every involved string should ring clearly. Make sure both fretted strings (G string and A 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 - B
- Intervals
- 1 - b3 - 5 - 9
- Chord Type
- Minor Add9 — spacious and mellow
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Voicings
- 5
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Amadd9 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Ukulele Amadd9 chord diagram4-4-5-3
Ukulele Amadd9 chord diagram5-4-5-2
Ukulele Amadd9 chord diagram5-9-7-7
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Amadd9, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Amadd9 → F#dim | G♭dim chord transition
To move from Amadd9 to F#dim | G♭dim, follow these steps:
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
2. Amadd9 → Aadd9 chord transition
To move from Amadd9 to Aadd9, follow these steps:
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 2.
- Place index finger on C string fret 1.
3. Amadd9 → Am chord transition
To move from Amadd9 to Am, follow these steps:
- While playing Amadd9, lift your ring finger from A string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
4. Amadd9 → Asus4 chord transition
To move from Amadd9 to Asus4, follow these steps:
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
5. Amadd9 → Cadd9 chord transition
To move from Amadd9 to Cadd9, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on A string from fret 2 to fret 3.
6. Amadd9 → E7 chord transition
To move from Amadd9 to E7, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 2.
- Place index finger on G string fret 1.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from Amadd9 across songs on this site.
1. Amadd9 → D chord transition
To move from Amadd9 to D, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Place index finger on G string fret 2.
On Ukulelearn, songs containing Amadd9 use the transition to D at 100%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amadd9 easy to play on Ukulele?
Ukulele Amadd9 is beginner-friendly. It spans 1 frets. Practice slowly to keep each note clean.
What is the easiest way to play Amadd9?
There is a simpler alternative for Amadd9 on Ukulele. The alternative voicing uses fingering 5-9-7-7. This voicing reduces hand movement and makes clean transitions easier.