How to play C on ukulele
0-0-0-3Let the G, C, and E strings ring open, then press the A string at the 3rd fret. This is one of the easiest first ukulele chords.
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Musician note: A complete major triad uses root, major third, and fifth.
Tip: Let the open strings ring clearly and keep fretting fingers arched so they do not mute nearby strings.
Fretboard
gCEA ukulele
Alternative voicings
Chord tool guide
Start by choosing a root note such as C, G, F, A, or B flat. Then choose a chord type such as major, minor, seventh, major seventh, suspended, diminished, augmented, add9, 9th, 11th, 13th, or minor 7 flat 5. The tool shows a playable ukulele chord shape immediately.
You can also switch between standard gCEA tuning, low-G tuning, baritone DGBE tuning, and D tuning. The same fret pattern can produce different notes in different tunings, so the tuning selector is important if you play a baritone ukulele or use low G.
Beginner chord lessons
These quick lessons match common “how to play” searches and help beginners understand the same shapes shown in the chord finder. Use the fret pattern as G-C-E-A string order.
Let the G, C, and E strings ring open, then press the A string at the 3rd fret. This is one of the easiest first ukulele chords.
Leave the G string open, press C string 2nd fret, E string 3rd fret, and A string 2nd fret. Keep fingers arched so the chord rings cleanly.
Press the G string at the 2nd fret and the E string at the 1st fret. Let the C and A strings ring open.
Press the G string at the 2nd fret and let the other three strings ring open. A minor is a simple one-finger chord.
Press the G and C strings at the 2nd fret, the E string at the 1st fret, and leave the A string open.
Leave the G string open, then place fingers diagonally across the C, E, and A strings at frets 4, 3, and 2.
E can feel tricky for beginners. Use a compact shape, keep the wrist relaxed, and check each string separately before strumming.
Bb usually needs a small barre across the E and A strings at the 1st fret. Add the C string 2nd fret and G string 3rd fret.
Chord diagrams
A ukulele chord diagram is a small map of the fretboard. The four vertical lines represent the G, C, E, and A strings in standard tuning. Horizontal lines represent frets. A filled dot shows the fret to press, and the number inside the dot suggests the finger to use.
A 0 or open circle means the string should ring open. An X means the string is muted or skipped. If the diagram starts at a higher fret, the tool shows a fret label so you know where the shape begins on the neck.
Tunings
The most common soprano, concert, and tenor ukulele tuning. Many beginner chord charts use this tuning.
Uses a lower G string for a deeper range while keeping the same C, E, and A strings.
Common on baritone ukuleles and similar to the highest four strings of a guitar.
A higher ukulele tuning used by some players and older songbooks.
Music theory
The tool lists chord notes and intervals so you can understand what makes each chord sound major, minor, suspended, diminished, augmented, dominant, or extended. This is useful for songwriters, teachers, and players who want more than a memorized shape.
Because a ukulele has only four strings, extended chords such as 9th, 11th, and 13th chords often need practical voicings. The finder focuses on playable shapes and highlights essential tones instead of pretending every theoretical note can always fit at once.
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FAQ
A ukulele chord finder is an online tool that shows how to play a selected chord on the ukulele. Choose a root note, chord type, and tuning, then the tool displays a fret pattern, finger positions, chord notes, intervals, and playable alternatives.
A ukulele chord diagram shows the four strings and the first few frets. A dot shows where to press, a number inside the dot suggests which finger to use, 0 means the string is played open, and X means the string is muted or skipped.
In standard ukulele tuning, the strings are G, C, E, and A. Many soprano, concert, and tenor ukuleles use high-G gCEA tuning, while some players use low-G tuning for a deeper sound.
Yes. The tool includes baritone DGBE tuning as well as standard gCEA, low-G GCEA, and D tuning. Changing the tuning changes the notes produced by the same fret pattern.
A ukulele has only four strings, so extended chords such as 9th, 11th, and 13th chords cannot always include every theoretical chord tone at the same time. Good practical voicings keep the most important notes that define the chord sound.
C, Am, F, G, Dm, and G7 are common beginner ukulele chords. They appear in many songs and are useful for learning chord changes, strumming, and clean finger placement.