UKULELE CHORD · MAJOR

C Ukulele

Learn the C Major (C) chord on ukulele: notes (C, E, G), intervals, fingering, diagram, and an interactive audio tool.

Enharmonic name: C

Quick answer

C contains C, E, G. A bright, stable foundation used across nearly every style.

Positions

Main shape

4 string G: ○
3 string C: ○
2 string E: ○
1 string A: Fret 3 · finger 1

Position 2

4 string G: ×
3 string C: Fret 4 · finger 3
2 string E: Fret 3 · finger 1
1 string A: Fret 3 · finger 2

Position 3

4 string G: ×
3 string C: Fret 7 · finger 1
2 string E: Fret 8 · finger 3
1 string A: Fret 7 · finger 2

Notes

CRoot
EMajor 3rd
GPerfect 5th

Intervals

Root · Major 3rd · Perfect 5th

Frequently asked questions

What notes are in C?

C · E · G

Which scale works with C?