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Ukulele Chord Finder

Find ukulele chords instantly. Supports Standard (high G), Low G, and Baritone tunings. Tap the fretboard or type a chord name.

Chord Diagram
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Fret positionFrets 1 – 5

Tap the X/○ above each string to mute or open. Tap a fret cell to place or remove a finger.

Identified Chord
Tap the fretboard to identify a chord.
Exporting chord on Ukulele in G C E A (high G)
Instrument: Ukulele
Tuning: G C E A (high G)
Capo: None

How to Use the Ukulele Chord Finder

  1. Set your tuning: Standard (high G), Low G, or Baritone.
  2. Tap the fretboard to form your chord.
  3. See the chord name, notes, and interval breakdown appear in real time.
  4. Type a chord name to find voicings, which is perfect for learning new chords.

Ukulele Tuning Explained

Standard ukulele tuning is G C E A from string 4 (closest to your face) to string 1 (closest to the floor). But the G string is higher in pitch than the C string. This is called re-entrant tuning. It gives ukulele its bright, jangly sound and lets melodies loop across strings in interesting ways.

Low G tuning drops the 4th string an octave so it's actually the lowest-pitched string. This gives ukulele a more guitar-like range and a fuller low end. Baritone tuning (D G B E) matches the top four strings of a guitar, so many guitar chord shapes transfer directly.

Common Ukulele Chords Every Beginner Should Know

  • C: one finger at the 3rd fret of the A string (0-0-0-3)
  • Am: one finger at the 2nd fret of the G string (2-0-0-0)
  • F: a two-finger shape (2-0-1-0)
  • G: a three-finger shape (0-2-3-2)
  • D: (2-2-2-0)
  • Em: (0-4-3-2)

With just C, Am, F, and G you can play thousands of pop songs.

  • Go from C to Am by moving one finger: 0-0-0-3 to 2-0-0-0.
  • Because the 4th string is high, chords often have no low root. So the bass note matters less than on guitar. Trust the song.
  • Older soprano players may use D tuning, A D F# B. It is the same shapes, a whole step up.

Ukulele vs. Guitar Chord Shapes

A ukulele matches the top four guitar strings with a capo at fret 5, apart from the high G, which sits an octave above that. So a shape you know on guitar keeps its fingering and sounds a 4th higher: the top of a guitar G shape, 0-0-0-3, is a C on ukulele. Baritone ukulele tuning (D G B E) is the guitar's top four strings, so shapes transfer directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my ukulele sound “upside down”?

Standard ukulele is re-entrant: the G string is higher in pitch than the C string. This is intentional and gives the ukulele its characteristic chime.

Should I tune low G or high G?

High G (standard) is traditional and brighter. Low G gives a deeper, guitar-like sound and is great for fingerstyle. Try both and see which fits your playing.

What's the difference between soprano, concert, and tenor ukulele?

They all use the same standard tuning. The differences are size and timbre: soprano is smallest and brightest, concert is slightly larger with more sustain, tenor is larger still with the richest tone.

How do I play barre chords on ukulele?

Barre chords work the same way as on guitar: one finger presses multiple strings at one fret. Only four strings to hold down, so a barre takes less effort than on guitar. The D shape, 2-2-2-0, is the barre most players learn first. Bb, 3-2-1-1, is the one to work on.

Can I use this for baritone ukulele?

Yes. Select “Baritone” from the tuning dropdown. Baritone is tuned like the top four strings of a guitar (D G B E).

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