The basic first chords most players learn. There are the chords in the first, second, third, and fourth frets of the ukulele and include at least one open string.
Subjects(s): Chords • Beginner • Core • Foundation • Position • Open • Basic
The basic first chords most players learn. There are the chords in the first, second, third, and fourth frets of the ukulele and include at least one open string.
G. For most simple songs, the chords all are from a main key and stay in that key.
- C major
- D minor
- E minor
- F major
- G major and G7
- A minor
- B diminished
-. The diminished notation is shortened to “dim” or a degree sign. Leaving us with an easier to read list.
- C
- Dm
- Em
- F
- G, G7
- Am
- B° or Bdim
Related Lessons, Videos, Lesson Series, Songs, Books & Reference Charts, Resources & Assets, Workshops are below.
A core set of basic ukulele chords that ALL Left Handed Ukulele players should know in the five common keys of C, G, D, A and E. With the possible seventh chords for the same common keys. The chart is organized in common keys and covers basic chords in these keys.
Naturally, for Ukuleles, all chords need to be voiced using only the four strings available. You would think that this is limiting, when in actuality it's quite liberating when you learn the makeup of chords. Chords can be categorized into four categories: “Open Position Chords”, “Movable Form Chords”, “4-part - a.k.a. Jazz Chords”, and “Free Form Chords.”
A "Triad" is a three note chord. In traditional chord theory there are four traditional triad chord types: major, minor, diminished and augmented. And four contemporary triad chord types: sus2, sus4, add2 and add9. Triads can be used harmonically, as chords and melodically, as single notes. Triads are a great way to get started with creating melodic solos and improvising.
Core Chords is a series of lessons for building your 4-part chords. These chords commonly called jazz chords, are really just 4-part chords used in a wide range of musical styles. Beyond basic open position chords, basic movable form chords and a core set of 4-part chords. There are just too many chords shapes too memorize. Learning the principles of how chords are constructed and the ukulele fingerboard are the way to go. Then you can create more advanced chords like 9#11, 7#5-9, 13b5, 7+9 on the fly as needed.
