Equivalent Chords in Different Keys
- The table below sets out the chords that are often used in the keys in which the uke is commonly played.
- Each chord in the same column gives an equivalent sound relative to its key chord.
- To find the chords often played in a particular key, first select the key chord (also known as 1st or root chord) in the first column. The chords often associated with this key are found to the right in the corresponding row.
- Sometimes variants of these chords will be used e.g. the 5th major is often played as a 7th
- Download this chart, or for more instruction, sign up for ukulele lessons at takelessons.com.
Key chord |
2nd |
2nd |
3rd |
3rd |
4th |
5th |
6th |
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Note – E is shown as E7 in all cases