Ukulele chord charts visually represent the four strings on the fretboard of your ukulele:Ī = The first string (and highest-tone string)

To show you how to play the G chord, we’ll go over each step verbally, but we’ll also use ukulele chord charts to illustrate each position.

To help you build a strong foundation of G chord knowledge, we’re going to look at three different ways you can play this chord on your ukulele, plus the proper finger placement that you need to master. Because it is so versatile, it’s absolutely crucial that you master this chord in a variety of positions on your ukulele. You’ll frequently find it in chord progressions containing C and D, A and D, and many others. The G chord appears often in a wide range of musical styles and genres. It uses the root note G, the major third B, and the perfect fifth D. The G chord is based on the notes in the G major scale. You will also see this chord referred to as the G major chord, to differentiate it from variations such as G minor, G7, and so on. The G chord on the ukulele is made up of three notes: In this lesson, you will learn how to play a G chord in several different positions on the ukulele and we’ll look at a couple of fun songs that will help you practice this important chord. Sometimes referred to as G major, learning how to play the G chord on your ukulele is a fundamental step in beginning your musical journey. The G chord is one of the most common chords across nearly all genres of music.

B flat major scale ukulele