A Ukulele Chord Chart
Notes: A - C# - E
Formula: 1 - 3 - 5
Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th
A
Quick answer
The A ukulele chord is played as 2-1-0-0 from G to A and uses the notes A, C#, E.
- Fret pattern
- 2-1-0-0
- Chord notes
- A, C#, E
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5
How to Play A on Ukulele
Standard tuning: G-C-E-A
- 1Place your index finger on fret 1 of the C string
- 2Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the G string
- 3Play the E, A strings open
About Major Chords
Built from the 1st, 3rd, and 5th notes of the major scale. Major chords sound bright, happy, and stable.
Chords in the Key of A Major
Common ukulele chords in the key of A major are A, Bm, C#m, D, E, F#m, G#dim. Use these to build progressions around the A chord.
A Major Ukulele Chord FAQ
What notes are in the A Major ukulele chord?
The A Major ukulele chord uses the notes A, C#, E.
How do you play A on ukulele?
Play the A ukulele chord with the 2-1-0-0 fret pattern from G to A in standard G-C-E-A tuning. Place your index finger on fret 1 of the C string Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the G string Play the E, A strings open
What is the formula for A Major?
The A Major formula is 1 - 3 - 5: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th.
What chords are in the key of A major on ukulele?
Common ukulele chords in the key of A major are A, Bm, C#m, D, E, F#m, G#dim.