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Play 20 Songs with 2 Ukulele Chords
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I Found 20 Songs You Can Play With Just 2 Ukulele Chords

R
Instructor Ray Banks

All right! So the chords are C and F. Many beginners spend weeks trying to memorize dozens of complicated finger positions before they ever play a real melody. But the secret is that with just these two simple chords, you can play over 20 songs on your ukulele right now!

We are talking about timeless classics, campfire hits, and fun sing-alongs like the famous nursery favorite, The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round! Strumming should feel light, rhythmic, and incredibly fun. Let's take a closer look at the two exact chords you need to get started today:

  • Ukulele C Major Chord Fingering Diagram
    The C Major Chord

    Place your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the bottom string (the A string). Keep the other three strings completely open. This is widely considered the single easiest chord on the ukulele!
  • Ukulele F Major Chord Fingering Diagram
    The F Major Chord

    Place your index finger on the 1st fret of the E string (second string from the floor) and your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the G string (closest string to your face). Let the other strings ring open! Below are the 20 songs you can play with C and F chord.
  • 20 Songs list with only 2 chords

Pro Tip: Focus on keeping your index finger curled slightly when playing the F chord. This guarantees you do not accidentally mute the open strings adjacent to your fretted notes, ensuring a beautifully crisp and full chime!

Lesson Details

  • DifficultyAbsolute Beginner
  • TuningGCEA
  • TechniqueEasy Chords
  • ChordsC, F

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