What Are the Chords for the Ukulele?

The ukulele is a small, four-stringed instrument, similar to a guitar.

Chords make up the majority of ukulele playing, so learning about the different ukulele chords can help you learn to play any song. Ukuleles can be thought of as a miniature guitar with four strings. Soprano ukuleles, the most commonly used type, have their strings tuned to G, C, E and A, from top to bottom.

Major Chords

Major chords produce a happy sound and are used in many songs. Press down the third fret on the A string and strum all of the strings to play a C chord. Flatten your index finger down so the second fret is pressed down on the G, C and E strings, and reach your little finger out for the fifth fret on the A string to play a D chord.. An F major chord is made by pressing down the second fret on the G string and the first fret on the E string. Press down the second fret on the C and A strings and the third fret on the E string to play a G chord. You can play in the keys of C and G using these four chords.

Minor Chords

Minor chords produce a sad sound and are similar to the major chords of the same note. Press the G string down at the second fret to play an A minor chord. Make a D minor chord by pressing down the second fret on the G and C strings, and the first fret on the E string. Play an E minor chord by pressing the second fret on the A string, the third fret on the E string and the fourth fret on the C string.

References

• Ukalady: Student Ukulele Chord Chart