Chords For Ukelele

the full master chord index, presented step-by-step in that exact order of harmonic importance, combining the chord name, notes, fret position, finger placement, and how each chord functions in music.

Essential Foundational Chords

1. C Major (C)

The Home / Root (I) — The anchor of the ukulele.

• Notes: C – E – G
• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): Open (0)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): 3rd Fret (Ring finger)

2. A Minor (Am)

The Relative Minor (vi) — Shares notes with C Major; drops into a warm, melancholy mood.

• Notes: A – C – E
• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): Open (0)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): Open (0)

3. F Major (F)

The Subdominant (IV) — Lifted, open, and emotional. Built directly by adding one finger to Am.

• Notes: F – A – C
• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): Open (0)
• E String (2nd): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• A String (1st): Open (0)

4. G Major (G)

The Dominant (V) — The primary engine that creates tension and drives smoothly back home to C Major.

• Notes: G – B – D
• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Index finger)
• E String (2nd): 3rd Fret (Ring finger)
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)

5. G Dominant 7th (G7)

The Bluesy / Vintage Tension (V7) — Adds an unstable 7th note (F) that demands resolution to C.

• Notes: G – B – D – F
• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• E String (2nd): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Ring finger)

6. D Minor (Dm)

The Supertonic Minor (ii) — A soft, reflective minor chord that acts as a bridge toward G or G7.

• Notes: D – F – A
• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Ring finger)
• E String (2nd): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• A String (1st): Open (0)

7. E Minor (Em)

The Mediant Minor (iii) — A dark, dramatic minor chord that bridges transitions between C and Am.

• Notes: E – G – B
• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): 4th Fret (Ring finger)
• E String (2nd): 3rd Fret (Middle finger)
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Index finger)

8. C Dominant 7th (C7)

The Blues / Transition Starter (I7) — Uses a flat 7th (B♭) to pull you into the key of F Major.

• Notes: C – E – G – B♭
• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): Open (0)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): 1st Fret (Index finger)

9. E Dominant 7th (E7)

The Andalusian / Dramatic Minor Engine (VII7) — Essential for Spanish, Flamenco, and Persian minor progressions.

• Notes: E – G♯ – B – D
• G String (4th): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Ring finger)

10. A Major (A)

The Bright Key Changer — Turns the quiet A minor into an uplifting, energetic major sound.

• Notes: A – C♯ – E
• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): Open (0)

11. D Major (D)

The Bright Major Engine — Very common in folk, rock, and pop songs in the key of G.

• Notes: D – F♯ – A
• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Index finger)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• E String (2nd): 2nd Fret (Ring finger)
• A String (1st): Open (0)

12. G Minor (Gm)

The Emotional Secondary Minor — Widely used in vintage pop, ballads, and cinematic minor songs.

• Notes: G – B♭ – D
• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• E String (2nd): 3rd Fret (Ring finger)
• A String (1st): 1st Fret (Index finger)

13. C Major 7th (Cmaj7)

The Dreamy / Jazzy Home — Smooth, peaceful, and lush variation of standard C Major.

• Notes: C – E – G – B
• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): Open (0)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)

14. B Flat Major (B♭)

The Essential Barre Gateway — Your first introduction to barre chords, opening up modern pop and jazz keys.

• Notes: B♭ – D – F
• G String (4th): 3rd Fret (Ring finger)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• E String (2nd): 1st Fret (Index finger — flattening across E & A)
• A String (1st): 1st Fret (Index finger — flattening across E & A)

15. B Minor (Bm)

The Full Barre Minor — Uses a full 2nd-fret index barre to create a deep, dramatic minor tone.

• Notes: B – D – F♯
• G String (4th): 4th Fret (Ring finger)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Index finger — full barre)
• E String (2nd): 2nd Fret (Index finger — full barre)
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Index finger — full barre)

16. C Diminished 7th (Cdim7)

The Symmetrical Suspense Bridge — The ultimate tension chord that glides smoothly into neighboring chords.

• Notes: C – E♭ – G♭ – A
• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): 3rd Fret (Ring finger)
• E String (2nd): 2nd Fret (Index finger)
• A String (1st): 3rd Fret (Pinky finger)

All Chords

Major Chords

C Major

• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): Open (0)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): 3rd Fret (Ring finger)

G Major

• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Index finger)
• E String (2nd): 3rd Fret (Ring finger)
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)

F Major

• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): Open (0)
• E String (2nd): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• A String (1st): Open (0)

D Major

• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Index finger)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• E String (2nd): 2nd Fret (Ring finger)
• A String (1st): Open (0)

A Major

• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): Open (0)

E Major

• G String (4th): 4th Fret (Ring finger)
• C String (3rd): 4th Fret (Pinky finger)
• E String (2nd): 4th Fret (Middle finger)
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Index finger – barre or single finger)

Bb Major (B flat)

• G String (4th): 3rd Fret (Ring finger)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• E String (2nd): 1st Fret (Index finger – flattening over E & A)
• A String (1st): 1st Fret (Index finger – flattening over E & A)

B Major

• G String (4th): 4th Fret (Ring finger)
• C String (3rd): 3rd Fret (Middle finger)
• E String (2nd): 2nd Fret (Index finger – flattening over E & A)
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Index finger – flattening over E & A)

Minor Chords

Am (A minor)

• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): Open (0)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): Open (0)

Dm (D minor)

• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Ring finger)
• E String (2nd): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• A String (1st): Open (0)

Em (E minor)

• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): 4th Fret (Ring finger)
• E String (2nd): 3rd Fret (Middle finger)
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Index finger)

Cm (C minor)

• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): 3rd Fret (Index finger – flatting across bottom 3)
• E String (2nd): 3rd Fret (Index finger)
• A String (1st): 3rd Fret (Index finger)

Gm (G minor)

• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• E String (2nd): 3rd Fret (Ring finger)
• A String (1st): 1st Fret (Index finger)

Fm (F minor)

• G String (4th): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• C String (3rd): Open (0)
• E String (2nd): 1st Fret (Middle finger)
• A String (1st): 3rd Fret (Pinky finger)

Bm (B minor)

• G String (4th): 4th Fret (Ring finger)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Index finger – full 2nd fret barre)
• E String (2nd): 2nd Fret (Index finger)
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Index finger)

Dominant 7th Chords (Tension / Resolution Chords)

G7

• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• E String (2nd): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Ring finger)

C7

• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): Open (0)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): 1st Fret (Index finger)

E7

• G String (4th): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Ring finger)

A7

• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): Open (0)

D7 (Hawaiian / Open Style)

• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): Open (0)
• E String (2nd): 2nd Fret (Ring finger)
• A String (1st): Open (0)

B7

• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Index finger – full 2nd fret barre)
• C String (3rd): 3rd Fret (Middle finger)
• E String (2nd): 2nd Fret (Index finger)
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Index finger)

Major 7th Chords (Dreamy / Jazzy)

Cmaj7

• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): Open (0)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)

Fmaj7

• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): 4th Fret (Pinky finger)
• E String (2nd): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• A String (1st): 3rd Fret (Ring finger)

Gmaj7

• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Index finger)
• E String (2nd): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Ring finger)

Minor 7th Chords (Mellow / Soft)

Am7

• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): Open (0)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): Open (0)

Dm7

• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Ring finger)
• E String (2nd): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• A String (1st): 3rd Fret (Pinky finger)

Em7

• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Index finger)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)

Diminished 7th Chords (Symmetrical Tension)

Cdim7 / F#dim7 / Adim7 / D#dim7

• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): 3rd Fret (Ring finger)
• E String (2nd): 2nd Fret (Index finger)
• A String (1st): 3rd Fret (Pinky finger)

Suspended Chords (Unresolved / Floating)

Csus2

• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Index finger)
• E String (2nd): 3rd Fret (Middle finger)
• A String (1st): 3rd Fret (Ring finger)

Csus4

• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): Open (0)
• E String (2nd): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• A String (1st): 3rd Fret (Ring finger)

Dsus2

• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Index finger)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): Open (0)

Dsus4

• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Index finger)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• E String (2nd): 3rd Fret (Ring finger)
• A String (1st): Open (0)

Esus4

• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Index finger)
• C String (3rd): 4th Fret (Middle finger)
• E String (2nd): 5th Fret (Pinky finger)
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Index finger – barre)

Gsus2

• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Index finger)
• E String (2nd): 3rd Fret (Ring finger)
• A String (1st): Open (0)

Gsus4

• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Index finger)
• E String (2nd): 3rd Fret (Ring finger)
• A String (1st): 3rd Fret (Pinky finger)

Asus2

• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Ring finger)

Asus4

• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Ring finger)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): Open (0)

Added Ninth Chords (Bright / Modern Pop)

Cadd9

• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Index finger)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): 3rd Fret (Ring finger)

Fadd9

• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): Open (0)
• E String (2nd): 3rd Fret (Ring finger)
• A String (1st): Open (0)

Gadd9

• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Index finger)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• E String (2nd): 3rd Fret (Pinky finger)
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Ring finger)

Aadd9

• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Ring finger)

Sixth & Minor Sixth Chords (Vintage / Hawaiian / Jazz)

C6

• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): Open (0)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): Open (0)

G6

• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Index finger)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)

F6

• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): Open (0)
• E String (2nd): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• A String (1st): 3rd Fret (Ring finger)

A6

• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• E String (2nd): 2nd Fret (Ring finger)
• A String (1st): Open (0)

Am6

• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): Open (0)
• E String (2nd): 2nd Fret (Ring finger)
• A String (1st): Open (0)

Dm6

• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Ring finger)
• E String (2nd): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Pinky finger)

Augmented Chords (Dreamy / Whole-Tone Tension)

Caug (C+)

• G String (4th): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• C String (3rd): Open (0)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): 3rd Fret (Ring finger)

Gaug (G+)

• G String (4th): 0 (Open)
• C String (3rd): 3rd Fret (Ring finger)
• E String (2nd): 3rd Fret (Pinky finger)
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Index finger)

Faug (F+)

• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• E String (2nd): 1st Fret (Ring finger – flat)
• A String (1st): Open (0)

Half-Diminished / Minor 7th Flat 5 Chords (Bossa Nova / Jazz Transitions)

Bm7b5

• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Index finger)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• E String (2nd): 1st Fret (Thumb or wrap) / Barre variation: 2-2-1-2
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Ring finger)

Dm7b5

• G String (4th): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• E String (2nd): 1st Fret (Ring finger)
• A String (1st): 3rd Fret (Pinky finger)

Em7b5

• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Index finger)
• E String (2nd): 3rd Fret (Ring finger)
• A String (1st): 1st Fret (Middle finger)

Am7b5

• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): 3rd Fret (Ring finger)
• E String (2nd): 3rd Fret (Pinky finger)
• A String (1st): 3rd Fret (Index finger – barre or 2-3-3-3)

Advanced Extensions & Atmospheric Chords

17. F Minor 9th with G Bass (Fm9/G)

The Atmospheric / Cinematic Inversion — A lush, extended minor 9th shape with an open G bass note, commonly used in dramatic progressions and vintage ballads.

• Notes: G – F – G♯ / A♭ – C
• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): 5th Fret (Pinky finger)
• E String (2nd): 4th Fret (Ring finger)
• A String (1st): 3rd Fret (Middle finger)

18. D Suspended 4th (Dsus4)

The Open Suspense — Replaces the 3rd with a 4th, creating an unresolved, floating sound before resolving to D Major.

• Notes: D – G – A
• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Index finger)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• E String (2nd): 3rd Fret (Ring finger)
• A String (1st): Open (0)

19. A Suspended 2nd (Asus2)

The Air & Ether — Creates an ethereal, open harmonic landscape popular in ambient and folk arrangements.

• Notes: A – B – E
• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Ring finger)

20. F Augmented (Faug)

The Dreamy / Whole-Tone Tension — Sharpening the 5th note creates a mysterious, floating bridge tone.

• Notes: F – A – C♯
• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• E String (2nd): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• A String (1st): Open (0)

21. A Minor 7th (Am7)

The Ultimate Open Chord — All 4 strings open; smooth, jazz-inflected minor relaxation.

• Notes: A – C – E – G
• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): Open (0)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): Open (0)

22. D Minor 7th (Dm7)

The Mellow Bridge — Adds a smooth C to the standard D minor chord, flattening out the tension.

• Notes: D – F – A – C
• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Ring finger)
• E String (2nd): 1st Fret (Index finger)
• A String (1st): 3rd Fret (Pinky finger)

23. G Major 7th (Gmaj7)

The Bossa Nova / Jazz Home — Rich, smooth major seventh sound used heavily in Latin and lounge jazz.

• Notes: G – B – D – F♯
• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): 2nd Fret (Index finger)
• E String (2nd): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• A String (1st): 2nd Fret (Ring finger)

24. C Add 9 (Cadd9)

The Modern Acoustic Sparkle — Keeps the solid foundation of C Major while adding the resonant 9th (D).

• Notes: C – E – G – D
• G String (4th): Open (0)
• C String (3rd): Open (0)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): 5th Fret (Pinky finger)

25. F Major 7th (Fmaj7)

The Soft Elevation — Simple 2-finger shape that turns standard F into an expansive, airy major 7th chord.

• Notes: F – A – C – E
• G String (4th): 2nd Fret (Middle finger)
• C String (3rd): Open (0)
• E String (2nd): Open (0)
• A String (1st): Open (0)

Movable Master Barre Shapes (Unlocking Every Key)

On ukulele, mastering 4 core movable shapes allows you to play every single major, minor, and 7th chord in existence simply by sliding up the fretboard:

• Movable Major (B♭ shape): Shift 3-2-1-1 up 1 fret = B Major (4-3-2-2), up 2 frets = C Major barre (5-4-3-3).
• Movable Minor (Bm shape): Shift 4-2-2-2 up 1 fret = Cm (5-3-3-3), up 2 frets = C♯m (6-4-4-4).
• Movable Dominant 7th (D7 shape): 2-2-2-3 shifted up 1 fret = E♭7 (3-3-3-4), up 2 frets = E7 barre (4-4-4-5).
• Movable Minor 7th (Dm7 shape): 2-2-1-3 shifted up the neck gives you every minor 7th extension across all 12 keys.