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F Ukulele Chord

F major (F) is made of the notes F A C. Here are 3 ways to play it on ukulele, starting with the easiest.

How to play F on ukulele

  1. Shape 1

    Open position

    2 1 A C F A

    2010

  2. Shape 2

    From fret 3

    3fr 3 1 C F A C

    5553

  3. Shape 3

    Barre at fret 8

    8fr 1 3 2 F A C F

    10-9-8-8

Notes in F

Formula 1 3 5
DegreeNote
1F
3A
5C

Shape 1 step by step

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

Shape 2 step by step

  1. Lay your ring finger flat across strings 4 to 2 at fret 5.
  2. Put your index finger on string 1 at fret 3.
  3. Strum from string 4 to string 1.

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Frequently asked questions

What notes are in the F chord?

F major has the notes F A C. Its formula is 1 3 5. The numbers are steps of the major scale, counted from the root.

What is the easiest way to play F on ukulele?

Start with shape 1 (open position), written as 2010 from string 4 to string 1. Here x means you don’t play that string and 0 means it rings open.

What is the difference between F and Fm?

F has the notes F A C, and Fm has F A♭ C. The only difference is that F has A where Fm has A♭.

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