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C5 Ukulele Chord

C power chord (C5) is made of the notes C G. Here are 2 ways to play it on ukulele, starting with the easiest.

How to play C5 on ukulele

  1. Shape 1

    Open position

    1 2 G C G C

    0033

  2. Shape 2

    From fret 12

    12fr 4 1 2 G C G C

    12-12-15-15

Notes in C5

Formula 1 5
DegreeNote
1C
5G

Shape 1 step by step

  1. Put your index finger on string 2 at fret 3.
  2. Put your middle finger on string 1 at fret 3.
  3. Let strings 4, 3 ring open.
  4. Strum from string 4 to string 1.

Shape 2 step by step

  1. Lay your little finger flat across strings 2 to 1 at fret 15.
  2. Put your index finger on string 4 at fret 12.
  3. Put your middle finger on string 3 at fret 12.
  4. Strum from string 4 to string 1.

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Frequently asked questions

What notes are in the C5 chord?

C power chord has the notes C G. Its formula is 1 5. The numbers are steps of the major scale, counted from the root.

What is the easiest way to play C5 on ukulele?

Start with shape 1 (open position), written as 0033 from string 4 to string 1. Here x means you don’t play that string and 0 means it rings open.

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