A diminished ukulele chord
How to play the A diminished chord, written Adim, on ukulele. The shape is 1 2 4 2 and it sounds the notesA – C – E♭ — free to print or download below.

How to play the A diminished chord
- Read the diagram. The four strings are the ukulele’s G-C-E-A (top to bottom). A circle means play the string open; an × means don’t play it. This shape is 1 2 4 2.
- Place your fingers. Press each dotted position with the finger number printed on it.
- Strum and check. Strum all the played strings and let them ring. The chord sounds the notes A – C – E♭.
Notes in the A diminished chord
The A diminished chord contains the notes A – C – E♭. The diagram shows the common open shape, 1 2 4 2 across the four strings.
A diminished ukulele chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the A diminished chord on ukulele?
Use the shape 1 2 4 2 (strings G-C-E-A): press the dots shown and play the open strings marked with a circle. It sounds the notes A – C – E♭.
What notes are in the A diminished chord?
The A diminished chord (Adim) contains the notes A – C – E♭.
Is the A diminished ukulele chord diagram free?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.