Chord diagrams for soprano, concert and tenor ukulele in standard GCEA tuning: every common chord in all twelve keys, with finger positions and alternative shapes. Tap a diagram to hear it.
The first chords to learn
With these chords you can play most songs in ukulele songbooks. C, Am, F and G alone are enough for hundreds of songs.
The diagram shows the neck upright. The four vertical lines are the strings G, C, E and A, from string 4 on the left to string 1 on the right. The horizontal lines are the frets.
Dots show where to press, with the finger number inside: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little finger.
A bar across the strings is a barre, which means one finger presses them all.
○ means you play the string open.
These charts are for standard GCEA tuning (high or low G). Baritone ukuleles are tuned D G B E and use guitar shapes instead. For those, see the guitar chord chart. Tune up first with the ukulele tuner.
Frequently asked questions
What are the easiest ukulele chords?
C (one finger), Am (one finger), F (two fingers) and G (three fingers). With them you can play hundreds of songs.
Do these charts work for low-G ukuleles?
Yes. Low-G tuning uses the same shapes. Only the 4th string sounds an octave lower.
Can I use these charts on a baritone ukulele?
No. A baritone is tuned D G B E like the top four guitar strings, so it uses guitar chord shapes.