C7 Ukulele Chord
Trying to get the C7 chord under your fingers? It is a one-finger shape, about as easy as they come. Just put your index finger on the 1st fret of the A string and let the rest ring open.
A one-finger ukulele chord. The steps below show exactly where it goes.
- Notes: C, E, G and Bb
- Frets: 0 0 0 1
- Tuning: g C E A
C7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Dominant 7th
- Also known as
- C dominant seventh
- Formula
- 1 3 5 b7
- Intervals
- C (root), E (major 3rd), G (perfect 5th), Bb (minor 7th)
- Notes
- C, E, G and Bb
- Frets
- 0 0 0 1
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the C7 chord
Here is the C7 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the A string.
- Leave the g, C and E strings open.
- Strum all four strings.
If you have just picked up a ukulele this is a perfect early chord to learn. Most people get it on the first try. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the C7 chord?
The C7 chord is built from four notes: C, E, G and Bb (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th and minor 7th). That flat seventh makes a dominant 7th restless. It leans forward and wants to resolve to the next chord, which is why it turns up all over blues and folk. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the C7 chord
Want to go further?
Once C7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Cmaj7, Cm, C and Csus4. C7 pairs most often with G, Am and F, so the few basic chords next to it go a long way. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.