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Chord Chart for Ukulele Beginners
This ukulele chord chart is a quick guide that covers many of the essential chords every beginner should learn, with clear diagrams to help you start playing your favorite songs right away. Feel free to reference whenever needed during practice or performance.
Once you have mastered these chords and progressions, you are ready to start playing tones!
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Song Title |
Artist |
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I-IV |
Imagine |
John Lennon |
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I-IV-V |
Mr.Jones |
Counting Crows |
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I-V |
The Gambler |
Kenny Rodgers |
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I-IV |
I Shot the Sheriff |
Bob Marley |
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I-IV-V |
Wild Thing |
The Frogos |
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I-IV-V-I |
Basket Case |
Green Day |
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I-IV-v |
Hotel Yorba |
White Stripes |
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I-IV-V |
D’yer Maker |
Led Zeppelin |
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I-IV-V |
Pay Phone |
Maroon 5 |
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Ukulele Chord Chart FAQs
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What ukulele chords should I learn first?
It’s a good idea to begin with basic major and minor chords, like C, G, F, Am, and D. These foundational chords appear in countless songs and will help you build finger strength, muscle memory, and confidence on your instrument.
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What are the 4 chords that make every song?
Believe it or not, but many popular songs on the ukulele can be played using just four simple chords: C, G, Am, and F. This progression shows up across genres and is a great way for beginners to start playing real music quickly.
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When should I use a capo on the ukulele?
A capo is useful when you want to quickly change keys without learning new chord shapes, or to better match a singer’s vocal range. Using a capo also lets you play familiar chords higher up the neck for a brighter sound. Check out our Ukulele Capo product page for more.
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How do you tune a ukulele?
Standard ukulele tuning is G–C–E–A. You can tune by ear, with a clip-on tuner, or by using our premium soundhole tuner for quick and accurate tuning.