Beginner Ukulele Chords Part 4: How to Play an A Minor Chord
In the series so far, we've looked at three chords: C, F and G. All these chords are major chords. You can spice up your playing considerably by adding into that minor chords.
To that end, we'll be using this article to learn our first minor chord to add to the major chords we've looked at already.
Minor Chords
Minor chords are most recognizable as being 'sad' chords. Whereas major chords tend to be associated with a 'happy sound'.
The only change between this happy and sad sound is in the third of the chord.
This third note in a major chord is four frets above the root note. For example, four frets higher than the note C is the note E. So the C major chord contains the E note.
In a minor chord, the third note is one fret lower (i.e. three frets above the root note). That means that in the case of A minor the root is A so the minor third is the note of C.
Playing An A Minor Chord
The A minor chord is much simpler to play than many of the chords we've looked at since it can be played with just one finger.
To play A minor fret the G string at fret 2 with your middle fingers. And let all the other strings ring open.
When you first play the A minor chord you might find that the underside of your middle finger is catching on the C string and stopping it sounding. Be really careful this doesn't happen as it is the C note that gives the chord its minor sound.
You'll often see the A minor chord referred to as Am for short.
This A minor chord fits excellently with the major chords we have looked at so far. So if you're looking to write a song, all these chords will go together well. - 20759
To that end, we'll be using this article to learn our first minor chord to add to the major chords we've looked at already.
Minor Chords
Minor chords are most recognizable as being 'sad' chords. Whereas major chords tend to be associated with a 'happy sound'.
The only change between this happy and sad sound is in the third of the chord.
This third note in a major chord is four frets above the root note. For example, four frets higher than the note C is the note E. So the C major chord contains the E note.
In a minor chord, the third note is one fret lower (i.e. three frets above the root note). That means that in the case of A minor the root is A so the minor third is the note of C.
Playing An A Minor Chord
The A minor chord is much simpler to play than many of the chords we've looked at since it can be played with just one finger.
To play A minor fret the G string at fret 2 with your middle fingers. And let all the other strings ring open.
When you first play the A minor chord you might find that the underside of your middle finger is catching on the C string and stopping it sounding. Be really careful this doesn't happen as it is the C note that gives the chord its minor sound.
You'll often see the A minor chord referred to as Am for short.
This A minor chord fits excellently with the major chords we have looked at so far. So if you're looking to write a song, all these chords will go together well. - 20759
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Al Wood writes on the ukulele on his blog where you can learn more expert knowledge on ukulele music.
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