The ukulele chord chart shows finger positions for all common chords in standard GCEA tuning. Select a root note and chord type to see the fret diagram with finger positions.
Chord Lookup — Standard GCEA Tuning
Reading Ukulele Chord Diagrams
Ukulele chord diagrams show a portion of the fretboard from above. Vertical lines are strings (left to right: G, C, E, A when holding the ukulele in playing position). Horizontal lines are frets. Dots show where to press your fingers. Numbers on dots indicate which finger to use: 1=index, 2=middle, 3=ring, 4=pinky.
Standard GCEA Tuning
The 4th string (G4, the string nearest your face) is tuned higher than the 3rd string (C4) — this is "re-entrant tuning." When you strum all four strings open, you get G4-C4-E4-A4. This means the lowest note isn't the outer string as on a guitar, which affects chord voicings and strumming technique.
Beginner Chord Tips
For beginner chords (C, Am, F, G), keep your fingers curved so they don't mute adjacent strings. Press directly behind the fret wire (not on top of it) for clean tone. Aim for the tip of your finger touching only one string. Practice each chord individually until it rings clearly before trying transitions.
FAQ
Is this ukulele chord chart free?
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What is standard ukulele tuning?
Standard ukulele tuning is G-C-E-A (GCEA), sometimes called 'C tuning.' String 4 is G (the string closest to your face), String 3 is C, String 2 is E, and String 1 is A. Notably, the G string is tuned higher than the C string — this is called re-entrant tuning and gives the ukulele its characteristic bright sound.
What are the easiest ukulele chords to learn first?
The four most important beginner ukulele chords are C (one finger), Am (two fingers), F (two fingers), and G (three fingers). These four chords let you play hundreds of songs including 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow,' 'Riptide,' and most pop songs. Learn these first, then expand to Dm, E7, and A.
What is the difference between a soprano, concert, and tenor ukulele?
All three use standard GCEA tuning (with minor exceptions). Soprano is smallest (13" scale) with a bright, traditional sound. Concert (15") is slightly larger with more volume and a bit more comfortable fret spacing. Tenor (17") has the most volume and is preferred by many fingerstyle players. Chords are the same shapes on all three sizes.
Can I use guitar chord shapes on a ukulele?
Ukulele and guitar use different tunings and string counts, so guitar chord shapes don't directly transfer. However, the top four strings of a guitar (DGBE) relate to ukulele GCEA by a transposition — guitar DGBE shapes played on ukulele produce chords a fifth higher. A guitar D shape on ukulele plays G.