C5 Ukulele Chord

Here is the C5 chord step by step:

1. Lay your index finger flat across the E and A strings at the 3rd fret, a small barre.
2. Leave the g and C strings open.
3. Strum all four strings.

Roll your index finger slightly onto its bony side so it presses every string evenly. Read how to play bar chords if it keeps buzzing. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.

No, 0-0-3-3 is already the easiest way to play C5: barre the 3rd fret across the E and A strings with your index finger and leave the g and C strings open.

The C5 chord is built from two notes: C and G (the root and perfect 5th). On the ukulele the G is doubled, so you get a nice full sound. With no third at all, a power chord is neither major nor minor. It is just a solid, neutral, punchy sound borrowed from rock.

Once C5 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try C7, Cmaj7, Cm and C. Power chords are a rock staple and slide easily up and down the neck. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.