
This technique where you play more than one note with a single finger is called ‘barring’. Use your first finger (index) to play the 2nd fret on both the E and A-strings. Second finger (middle) on the 3rd fret of the C-string. Second finger (middle) on the 2nd fret of the A-string.ī Chord – Place your third finger (ring) on the 4th fret of the G-string.

Third finger (ring) on the 3rd fret of the E-string.

Place your first finger (index) on the 2nd fret of the C-string. Place your third finger (ring finger) on the 3rd fret of the A-string. Just to ensure all of this makes sense to you, let’s break down a few example chords.Ĭ Chord – G,C, and E-strings are all played ‘open’. This simply means that you should be playing this string ‘ Open‘, i.e. You’ll also notice that some chords have one or more ‘ O‘ symbols above the nut.

All of the left handed ukulele chords on this page can be played within the first four frets. The thick orange line at the top of each chart shows the nut, and then the white lines below represent the first, second, third, and fourth frets. Next up we have the horizontal lines, which represent the frets. This is standard tuning on a ukulele, and all of the chords in this guide will be in this tuning. Therefore, from right to left, the strings will be G,C, E, and then A. These lines are set out as if you were holding your uke vertically in front of you, with the fretboard facing you. If these questions apply to you, then please visit my beginner left handed ukulele guide before you delve into these chords! How To Read Left Handed Ukulele Chord DiagramsĪ ukulele chord diagram is comprised of four vertical lines, each representing one of the four strings on the instrument.

If you are brand new to ukulele you might have a few questions before we start to look at these left handed ukulele chords.įor example: How do you tune a lefty ukulele? What size of ukulele do you need? What is the best lefty uke? Do you even need a lefty uke?! What other southpaw ukulele lessons are available? In this article we’ll learn how to read ukulele chord diagrams, master some basic left handed ukulele chords, and at the end you’ll find a huge chord chart which you can download or print for your practice room! Beginner Left Handed Ukulele Basics So you’ve just got your new southpaw uke and need some left handed ukulele chords to get you started? You’re in the right place!
