Master Ukulele C Chord in Under 60 Seconds (The Easiest Chord!)
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Instructor
Ray Banks
Want to start playing the ukulele right now? Let's learn the easiest chord in the book: the C Major chord.
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How to play it: Simply find the bottom string (the A string) and count up to the 3rd fret. Press down on that string and give it a strum. That's it!
Pro Tip: While you can use any finger to hold down this string, I highly recommend using your ring finger. This naturally frees up your other fingers, making it so much easier when you need to transition to your next chords.
Sound Quality Secret: Whenever you play a chord, make sure you press down just before the metal fret, not directly on top of it. This will give you a beautiful, clean sound with zero buzzing.
Lesson Details
- DifficultyAbsolute Beginner
- TuningGCEA
- TechniqueFretting
- ChordsC Major
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Comments:
@ireneparks7392
3/5/2026
My fav chord as a beginner 😊
@bobbyzalez5122
9/29/2025
Thank you
@Camamamamamam
10/21/2024
my favorite chord lol
@RaysUkulele
Hahaha same! The best.
@AshPokemon-mp4
I prefer the C7 chord