How to Play Am7 on Ukulele

On ukulele, Am7 chord is most commonly used in the key of A. When playing in the key of Am, the Am7 usually follows the Am chord. The Am chord as most minor chords is sometimes referred to as a darker and more chilling chord. For those who wish to lighten up the minor chord, Am7 can be used to give the Am a slightly higher pitch. Learn how to play this easy chord in just a few easy steps.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Ukulele

1. Sit or stand in a comfortable position with the back upright. Hold the ukulele near the center of the body with the right arm. The back of the ukulele body should be up against the abdomen with the strings facing away from the musician’s body.
2. Use the left hand to hold the neck of the ukulele. Place the neck between the left thumb and index finger near the string spacer on the ukulele.
3. Move the index finger over to the third bar between the second and third frets. Hold down the “E” string or second from the bottom with the tip of the left index finger between the second and third frets. Also hold down the “A” or bottom string with the left index finger. Hold both strings down on the third bar without touching the second and third frets.
4. With the left middle finger, hold down the “C” string that is second from the top on the fourth bar between the third and fourth fret. Keep the left middle finger between the frets without touching them or any other strings.
5. Hold down all of the assigned strings and the left thumb behind the ukulele neck firmly. With the right hand, gently strum over all of the ukulele strings near the center of the ukulele body to hear the Am7 chord.

Tips & Warnings

• The strings on the ukulele are assigned G, C, E and A from top to bottom.
• A “Bar” is the area located between the frets.
• The “frets” on the ukulele are the metal strips that are located on the neck.
• To hear a clear uninterrupted sound of the chord, keep the fingers between the frets without touching the frets or any other unassigned strings.