How To Play The Am Ukulele Chord
To play the Am chord, place the middle finger on the 2nd fret of the top g-string. Let the other strings ring open.
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Am Ukulele Chord Explanation
The A minor chord contains the notes A-C-E.
To build a Am chord, take the minor triad formula (1-b3-5) and apply it to the A major scale (A, B, C#, D, E, F#, G#).
Identify the first, third, and fifth scale degrees in a A major scale which are A-C#-E.
Because the chord Am is a minor chord, lower the third scale degree a half step in accordance with the minor triad formula, which results in the notes A-C-E for the A minor chord.
Watch the following video to learn how to play a Am chord on ukulele.
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