Ukulele Chord Chart
Re‑entrant tuning g C E A (soprano/concert) · 4th string g on the left
How to play
- Tap a chord to see its shape and hear it strummed across the four strings.
- Reading the diagram — thick bar on top is the nut; the four vertical lines are the strings g, C, E, A (left to right). Dots show where to press, and the number is the finger. ◯ = open, × = don’t play.
- Tuning is re‑entrant: the g string is higher than the C string, so the strings aren’t low‑to‑high left‑to‑right — that’s normal for a ukulele.
- Strum re‑plays it (tap the diagram too). Vol sets volume. Keyboard: Tab + Enter/Space.
- Tip — C is the easiest (one finger); start there, then try Am and F.
Interactive Standard Ukulele Chord Chart This visual and audible interactive chart allow you to explore ukulele chords. The chart is set to the standard tuning for soprano and concert ukuleles: re-entrant G C E A. What this means is that instead of being at the low end off the instrument, the high G string in this case are on the left-hand side of the diagram.
How to use it: You can click through the widget with your mouse but also use the keys on your computer to navigate around hands free. Let’s begin with the row of chord buttons located to the left-hand side of the widget. Every button is an example of a typical chord shape used across lots of song. Simply click a chord which will highlight it and display the detailed diagram in the right-hand box. Alternatively, use your keyboard’s Tab key to jump from chord to chord until you’ve selected one by hitting the Space bar or Enter. That way, you don’t have to remove your hands completely from the keys while you get your fingers into place.
How to Use the Ukulele Chord Chart
On the right is very large section which depicts the fretboard diagram of the chord you’ve chosen. The horizontal line near the top is called the ‘nut’ of the instrument. Below this are four vertical lines each representing one of the strings (from L to R: G, C, E, A). These is then numbered circles indicating which notes to push down with a suggested finger. This is represented by the number in the middle of the circle. An open circle means do not press down but strum the string instead. If there’s an X over one of the strings, then do not play that string.
Selecting another chord from the grid automatically update the diagram. Alternatively, just click wherever on the fretboard image and it will strum the chord for you to hear. This is handy in case you’d like to repeat the sound but don’t wish to touch any of the other controls.
Two primary buttons for controlling audio playback sits at the top of the widget. The first, Strum, will play the current chord choice on plucking strings in a realistic way. This button allow you to hear each chord in isolation and be sure of its voicing. The volume slider adjusts the audio output to suit where you are working. It’s useful when listening to accompanying audio tracks from videos and so forth. Use the Fullscreen header button to expand the chart for better viewing on smaller screens. The diagram will enlarge and fill more of your screen space so it is easier to see and read.
How to Play (Header Button): Open the help panel for simple explanations of the diagram notation and tuning system. Use it if you feel lost or need a quick refresher on what everything means.
Gently work on changing between chords gradually to build the change in your fingers. Begin with a single-finger chord such as C major then try some of the trickier ones like D minor or E. Pay attention to how the re-entrant tuning sounds; this is what makes the ukulele sound so jangly and bright. Experiment with changing chords around and use the volume control to get things playing at a comfortabley level.
The idea behind this widget is that it will give a quick reference guide to those new to learning an instrument as well as more experienced players. It combines the sound of chords alongside a visual guide all in the same place, removing the need for external sounds or charts on paper. You should of used these to practice. Listen to how the chords combine and spend some time trying out various chord shape. Get started with your practice session right now.