C chord on ukulele
C Major. Notes: C, E and G.
How to play C
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Let the open G, C and E strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play C
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 3
MediumFret 5 position
MediumNotes and theory
The major triad is the bright, settled chord that most songs start and end on. The formula is 1 3 5, and you will also see it written as Cmaj and CM.
Keys that use C
More C chords
All C ukulele chordsmajor chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the C chord?
C (C major) is made of three notes: C (root), E (major third) and G (perfect fifth).
How do you play C on ukulele?
The easiest C is the "open position" shape. Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C). Let the open G, C and E strings ring. Strum all four strings.
Is C hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 1 fretted note plus open strings.
What is the difference between C and Cm?
Only the third changes. C major uses a major third and sounds bright; C minor lowers that note by a half step, which makes it sound darker. The root and the fifth stay the same.
What key is C in?
C belongs to 6 keys: C major (as the I chord), F major (as the V chord), G major (as the IV chord), D minor (as the VII chord), E minor (as the VI chord) and A minor (as the III chord).
What does a major chord sound like?
The major triad is the bright, settled chord that most songs start and end on.