What chords are on the ukulele chord chart?
Feel free to skip ahead to the ukulele chord chart at the end of the article if you don’t need a music theory explanation of chords. Most of the basic chords you’ll find in songs adapted for the ukulele are found on the right side of the circle in the keys of C,G, and D.
How many strings does a ukulele have?
Uke Tuning. Ukuleles, or ukes, feature four strings: G-C-E-A. Our favorite acronym to help us remember uke strings is “Greedy Cats Eat Avocados,” but feel free to create your own. Something seasoned musicians might find odd about the uke is that its bottom G string is tuned an octave higher than expected.
Why is the bottom G string on a ukulele tuned higher?
Something seasoned musicians might find odd about the uke is that its bottom G string is tuned an octave higher than expected. This might seem counter-intuitive to guitarists and other string players, but it’s a special tuning that’s designed to help produce simple chords with only four strings.
How do you build chords on a ukulele?
In music theory, we can build chords and scales by following simple formulas based around the half-steps (one half-step = one ukulele fret) we find on not just the uke but many other instruments. These chords are built off of the root, which is the note name of the chord.
How to learn ukulele chords for beginners?
Don’t rush to learn lots of chords, play slowly to start with and concentrate on playing the chords cleanly and clearly. Take your time and adjust your finger position as necessary to stop any string buzz. So the Ukulele chords you have just been looking at are just some of the most used chords available.
Can I play G7 instead of G on the ukulele?
Some students find playing G7 instead of G is easier to begin with. In most songs you can substitute G with G7 so if you find G7 easier to start with that’s fine. Check out our tutorial videos – Holding the ukulele correctly, Tuning, strumming, first chords, songs, play along videos and much much more.