F Ukulele Chord
Looking for the F chord on your ukulele? It is a two-finger shape, not hard but new at first. Your fingers go on the g and E strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
- Notes: F, A and C
- Frets: 2 0 1 0
- Tuning: g C E A
F ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major triad
- Also known as
- F major
- Formula
- 1 3 5
- Intervals
- F (root), A (major 3rd), C (perfect 5th)
- Notes
- F, A and C
- Frets
- 2 0 1 0
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the F chord
Here is the F chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the g string.
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Leave the C and A strings open.
- Strum all four strings.
Take it slowly the first few times and it will start to feel natural. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the F chord?
The F chord is built from three notes: F, A and C (the root, major 3rd and perfect 5th). On the ukulele the A is doubled, so you get a nice full sound. Major chords are the bright, happy ones, which is why so many singalong songs are built on them. Curious which chords sit together in a song? See which chords share a key.
Ukulele songs that use the F chord
- Twenty One PilotsCan’t Help Falling In Love
- Israel Kamakawiwo'oleSomewhere Over The Rainbow / What A Wonderful World
- Jason MrazI’m Yours
- Leonard CohenHallelujah
- Twenty One PilotsHouse Of Gold
- Misc CartoonsLava (I Lava You)
- Frank SinatraFly Me To The Moon
- Grace VanderWaalI Don’t Know My Name
- Bruno MarsCount On Me
- Twenty One PilotsThe Judge
Want to go further?
Once F feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try F7, Fmaj7, Fm and Fsus4. F pairs most often with C, Bb and Dm, 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.