B♭ power chord (B♭5) is made of the notes B♭ F. Here is how to play it on ukulele.
How to play B♭5 on ukulele
Shape 1
From fret 10
10-10-13-13
Notes in B♭5
Formula 1 5
Degree
Note
1
B♭
5
F
Shape 1 step by step
Lay your little finger flat across strings 2 to 1 at fret 13.
Put your index finger on string 4 at fret 10.
Put your middle finger on string 3 at fret 10.
Strum from string 4 to string 1.
Tune your ukulele first
A chord only sounds right when your instrument is in tune. Check your strings with the free online tuner before you practise. Open the ukulele tuner
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the B♭5 chord?
B♭ power chord has the notes B♭ F. Its formula is 1 5. The numbers are steps of the major scale, counted from the root.
What is the easiest way to play B♭5 on ukulele?
Start with shape 1 (from fret 10), written as 10-10-13-13 from string 4 to string 1. Here x means you don’t play that string and 0 means it rings open.
Is B♭5 the same chord as A♯5?
Yes. B♭5 and A♯5 sound the same and use the same shapes. The name a chart uses depends on the key of the song.