Last Updated: November 21, 2025
Essential Chords
| Chord | Fingering |
|---|---|
C
|
0003 |
F
|
2010 |
G
|
0232 |
Am
|
2000 |
Dm
|
2210 |
Em
|
0432 |
G7
|
0212 |
C7
|
0001 |
Strumming Patterns
Down-Down-Up-Up-Down-Up
Common pattern
Down-Up-Down-Up
Basic strum
D-DU-UDU
Island strum
Fingerpicking
Pluck individual strings
Tips
Tune regularly
Use tuner app
Short nails
Left hand, long OK on right
Hold close
Against your body
Relax
Don't grip too hard
💡 Pro Tip:
The ukulele is one of the easiest instruments to learn!