Ukulele Chord Chart
The Ukulele Chord Chart is a music reference tool covering ukulele chord chart, ukulele chords for beginners, ukulele chord chart pdf, soprano ukulele chord chart. Use the chart below to look up values instantly. Printable and downloadable versions are available on this page.
Ukulele Chord Finder
Select a root note and chord type to see finger positions instantly.
How to Read a Ukulele Chord Diagram
- A ukulele chord diagram shows the fretboard from the front. The four vertical lines represent the four strings — from left to right: G (4th string), C (3rd string), E (2nd string), and A (1st string, highest pitch).
- The horizontal lines represent frets. The thick top line is the nut (open position). Numbers at the top of each string position indicate which finger to use.
- Filled dots (●) show where to press your finger on the string. Numbers inside the dots indicate which finger: 1 = index, 2 = middle, 3 = ring, 4 = pinky.
- An O above a string means play it open (unfretted). An X means do not play that string — mute it or avoid strumming it.
- Standard ukulele tuning from 4th to 1st string is G-C-E-A. This is re-entrant tuning — the G string is tuned higher than the C string, not lower as you might expect.
Essential Ukulele Chord Chart — Major Chords
| Chord | Fret Position | String 4 (G) | String 3 (C) | String 2 (E) | String 1 (A) | Tips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C major | Open position | O (open) | O (open) | O (open) | 3rd fret finger 3 | One finger chord — great for beginners. |
| D major | 2nd position | 2nd fret finger 1 | 2nd fret finger 1 | 2nd fret finger 1 | O or use barre | Mini barre across 3 strings at 2nd fret. |
| E major | 1st position | 1st fret finger 1 | 4th fret finger 4 | 3rd fret finger 3 | 2nd fret finger 2 | One of the harder open positions. |
| F major | 1st position | 2nd fret finger 2 | O (open) | 1st fret finger 1 | O (open) | A very commonly used chord. |
| G major | 2nd position | O (open) | 2nd fret finger 1 | 3rd fret finger 3 | 2nd fret finger 2 | Very common — practice the transition to C. |
| A major | 2nd position | 1st fret finger 1 | 1st fret finger 1 | 2nd fret finger 2 | O (open) | Mini barre option for strings 4 and 3. |
| Bb major | 1st position | 2nd fret finger 2 | 1st fret finger 1 | 1st fret finger 1 | 3rd fret finger 3 or barre | Common in pop music. |
| B major | 4th position | 4th fret finger 1 barre | 3rd fret or 4th | 3rd fret | 2nd fret | Use barre at 2nd fret for a different voicing. |
| C# / Db | 1st position | 1st fret finger 1 | 1st fret finger 1 | 1st fret finger 1 | 4th fret finger 4 | Full barre approach often cleaner. |
| D# / Eb | 3rd position | 3rd fret finger 1 barre | 3rd fret | 3rd fret | 3rd fret | Full barre at 3rd fret. |
| F# / Gb | 1st position | 1st fret finger 1 | 1st fret | 2nd fret | 2nd fret | — |
| G# / Ab | 4th position | 4th fret | 3rd fret | 4th fret | 2nd fret | — |
Source: Standard ukulele chord voicings — G-C-E-A standard tuning
Essential Ukulele Minor and 7th Chord Chart
| Chord | Fret Position | String 4 (G) | String 3 (C) | String 2 (E) | String 1 (A) | Tips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Am (A minor) | Open | O (open) | O (open) | O (open) | O (open) | Easiest chord on ukulele — all four strings open. |
| Cm (C minor) | 3rd position | O (open) | 3rd fret finger 3 | 4th fret finger 4 | 3rd fret finger 2 | — |
| Dm (D minor) | 2nd position | 2nd fret finger 2 | 2nd fret finger 1 | 1st fret finger 1 | 2nd fret finger 3 | Very common chord. |
| Em (E minor) | 4th position | 4th fret finger 4 | 4th fret finger 3 | 3rd fret finger 2 | 2nd fret finger 1 | — |
| Fm (F minor) | 1st position | 1st fret finger 1 | O (open) | 1st fret finger 1 | 3rd fret finger 3 | — |
| Gm (G minor) | 2nd position | O (open) | 2nd fret finger 1 | 3rd fret finger 3 | 1st fret finger 1 | — |
| C7 | Open | O (open) | O (open) | O (open) | 1st fret finger 1 | One finger 7th chord. |
| D7 | 2nd position | 2nd fret finger 2 | 2nd fret finger 1 | 2nd fret finger 3 | 3rd fret finger 4 | — |
| F7 | 1st position | 2nd fret finger 2 | 1st fret finger 1 | 1st fret finger 1 | 3rd fret finger 3 | — |
| G7 | Open | O (open) | 2nd fret finger 1 | 1st fret finger 1 | 2nd fret finger 2 | Classic Hawaiian progression chord. |
Common Ukulele Chord Progressions
| Progression Name | Key of C | Key of G | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| I–IV–V (three chord song) | C – F – G | G – C – D | Country, folk, blues |
| I–V–vi–IV (most common pop) | C – G – Am – F | G – D – Em – C | Pop — used in hundreds of songs |
| I–vi–IV–V (50s progression) | C – Am – F – G | G – Em – C – D | Classic pop, doo-wop, early rock |
| 12-bar blues in C | C–C–C–C–F–F–C–C–G–F–C–G | G version same pattern transposed | Blues |
| ii–V–I (jazz) | Dm – G7 – C | Am – D7 – G | Jazz and bossa nova |
Ukulele Chord Finder
Select a root note and chord type below to instantly see the finger positions for any ukulele chord in standard GCEA tuning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the easiest chord on ukulele?
Am (A minor) is the easiest chord on ukulele — you simply strum all four open strings without pressing any frets. C major (one finger on the 3rd fret of the A string) is the easiest single-finger chord.
What are the standard ukulele tuning notes?
Standard soprano, concert, and tenor ukulele tuning is G-C-E-A from the 4th string to the 1st. The G string is tuned higher than the C string — this re-entrant tuning is characteristic of the ukulele's sound.
How many chords do I need to know to play most songs?
Knowing C, G, Am, and F allows you to play hundreds of popular songs in the key of C. Adding D, Em, Dm, and A7 significantly expands your repertoire.
What size ukulele is best for beginners?
A concert (medium) ukulele is generally recommended for adults starting out — it has a larger body and longer neck than a soprano making it easier to fret individual notes clearly. Soprano ukuleles are the smallest and most traditional but harder for people with larger hands.
Is ukulele easier than guitar?
Most people find ukulele easier to start on than guitar — it has only 4 strings instead of 6, uses nylon strings that are gentler on fingertips, and common chords require fewer fingers. The smaller scale also makes it physically easier for beginners to form chord shapes.
What is the difference between soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone ukulele?
Soprano (smallest), concert, and tenor ukuleles all use the same G-C-E-A standard tuning and can use the same chord charts. Baritone ukulele uses D-G-B-E tuning — the same as the top four strings of a guitar — and requires different chord shapes.
How do I tune a ukulele?
The standard tuning from 4th to 1st string is G4-C4-E4-A4. You can tune by ear using a piano or reference pitch, by downloading a free ukulele tuner app on your phone, or by using a clip-on chromatic tuner.
What does re-entrant tuning mean?
Re-entrant tuning means the strings do not go from lowest to highest pitch in order. On a ukulele the 4th string (G) is tuned higher than the 3rd string (C) — so the pitch jumps down from the 4th to 3rd string rather than always ascending.