Ukulele Chord Finder
Find ukulele chords instantly. Supports Standard (high G), Low G, and Baritone tunings. Tap the fretboard or type a chord name.
Tap the X/○ above each string to mute or open. Tap a fret cell to place or remove a finger.
How to Use the Ukulele Chord Finder
- Set your tuning — Standard (high G), Low G, or Baritone.
- Tap the fretboard to form your chord.
- See the chord name, notes, and interval breakdown appear in real time.
- Type a chord name to find voicings — 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.
Ukulele vs. Guitar Chord Shapes
A ukulele in standard tuning is essentially the top four strings of a guitar with a capo on fret 5 — so guitar chord shapes transpose. A guitar G shape becomes a ukulele C. 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. The smaller ukulele neck makes barres easier in some ways but shorter stretches mean less room for error.
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).