But, as a newer or beginner ukulele player, which ones do you really need to know? All these chords are in the first position, or first variation, meaning that these chords are located between the first five frets.
The frets are the vertical edges that lay across the fretboard. Here are the eleven must-know ukulele chords for beginners ordered from easiest to hardest to play.
Click on any one of the pictures to see it in our chord library. Suggested fingering: Use your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the bottom string.
Suggested fingering: Use your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the top string. Suggested fingering: Use your index finger on the 1st fret of the second string and your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the top string.
Suggested fingering: Use your index finger on the 2nd fret of the third string, ring finger on the 3rd fret of the second string, and your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the bottom string.

Suggested fingering: Use your index finger on the 1st fret of the third string and your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the top string.
Suggested fingering: Use your index finger on the 2nd fret of the bottom string and your ring finger on the 4th fret of the third string.

Suggested fingering: Use your index finger on the 1st fret of the second string, middle finger on the 2nd fret of the top string, and your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the third string.
Suggested fingering: Use your index finger on the 1st fret of the third string, middle finger on the 2nd fret of the top string, and your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the second string.
Suggested fingering: Use your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the top string, ring finger on the 2nd fret of the third string, and your pinky on the 2nd fret of the second string.
Suggested fingering: Use your index finger on the 1st fret of the top string, middle finger on the 2nd fret of the bottom string, and your pinky on the 4th fret of the third string.
Suggested fingering: Use your index finger to bar the bottom three strings on the 2nd fret and your ring finger on the 4th fret of the top string.

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I love your articles they are explained in such detail. I am not entirely clear how to achieve low g in tunning…mine uke is a tenor with normal gcea tunning.
Thanks in advance. Are there any other ways to play the chords? Hi Brett, Your tutorials are just great for beginners!
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Very clear. I use low G tuning exclusively for playing jazz chords. I find the easiest way to achieve it is to simply rearrange a normal set of strings in order of thickness making the fattest string the low G and the skinniest one the high A.

I hope that night help some of your students who ask. Thanks again. Do you have any thoughts about how someone with average to small hands can accomplish some of the chords that require a stretch.
Part of it is just getting used to strange positions for the fingers.

Any tricks? Ty, it does take awhile for your fingers to stretch out a little.

Over time your fingers will develop muscle memory for those harder chords. E and B minor are hard chords to play.
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One thing I do for chords I have trouble with is finding a variation of the chord that might be easier to play. You can use our chord library for some variations.
Just purchased your new lessons. I like the extra finger picking lessons. In response to Ty and small hands I have had the same concerns. My fingers seem short compared to some guitar and uke players I have seen.
What is a short scale uke as suggested in one of the comments? I also like being able to vary the finger positions for difficult chords.
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Hi Judd, a short scale ukulele is one where there is a smaller width or space between each fret, which can be beneficial for smaller hands or fingers.
Lol, I am so desperate that I am considering it for the E major chord, I can reach all the others but that one!! Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the A string and your pinky middle and ring fingers on the 4th fret of the other 3 strings.
Especially if you have low G tuning.
Like The Gold heart ring that says sunshine chords When you add two more strings, there will be a bit more resonance and sound being produced.
I believe that makes it E7. I use it instead of E major though as it much much easier and also sounds better imo! The diagrams and finger positions are very helpful and clear.
Thanks, and keep up the good instructions.
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Just subscribed. You have a great way about teaching. Love the lessons keep up the great work.

Any advise or a lesson would be appreciated. Thanks, Patrick!
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I love Jack Johnson. Fay, all the chord charts for songs you come across on the site can be played by right or left handed players. Very cool.
I am a left handed player and have a tenor ukulele tuned to low g. I am a new beginner and need a few basic lessons for left handed players and set up.
Can you give me any advice? Do you offer lessons for lefties? Lefty playing righty only cause there is very little out there for us right minded players.
Its not so bad took some getting use to but Its starting to feel natural. Just a lot of practice and determination. I simply restrung my ukulele so strings are in the same order as the right handers and then everything is mirror image.
Never really understood this. My struggle was always and still is due to the fact that I seemed to be asking my lazy left to do much more intricate work than it was used to….
I think my right hand could manage the chords better than my left does. So lefties, you may have the advantage for a change!
I am left handed and reverse the strings. After strings settle down,sounds great with absolutely no problems. Thank you so much!
Brett, thanks for the great website. A friend directed me to it after I purchased my first Uke. Kim, thanks for your comment.
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You are off to a good start so far! It has some strumming patterns and songs you can learn. You might also check out my free video lesson on ukulele strumming patterns for beginners.
Hope these help!
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I requested the first lesson book yesterday, but still have not received it. I want to check it out before I order your uke lessons. Hi Rosy, I just sent you an email with a link to download the free lesson book!
Let me know if you have any other questions. Is there an alternate fingering for E major?
There is some great material in the comments section that I think you could benefit from as well. swarovski crystal rings how to video games Or will I get less sensitive?
Please, let there be an alternate way…. For alternate fingerings of chords, check out the Ukulele Tricks chord library.
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Thanks for the great site, Brett! Would like more on spanish strumming with words and a video of the music for the strum and chords etc.
If anyone is interested, you can view the finger position for the chord at the chord library located here. Fantastically useful Brett. To be able to see each cord fingering is so helpful and the diagram on the web page adds to the reinforcement.

Thanks so much. Very nice. This is probably quite a bad habit though, eh? I have pretty small hand so that might be my main problem but I was wondering if you had any advice.
Are you talking about chords like the D chord where you have to barre the top three string? Maybe if you rephrase your question I will be able to help.