F5 Ukulele Chord
Need the F5 chord for a song? It is a one-finger shape, about as easy as they come. Just put your index finger on the 1st fret of the E string and let the rest ring open.
A one-finger ukulele chord. The steps below show exactly where it goes.
- Notes: F and C
- Frets: x 0 1 x
- Tuning: g C E A
F5 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Power chord (no 3rd)
- Also known as
- F power chord
- Formula
- 1 5
- Intervals
- F (root), C (perfect 5th)
- Notes
- F and C
- Frets
- x 0 1 x
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the F5 chord
Here is the F5 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Leave the C string open.
- Do not play the g and A strings.
- Strum the strings you are fretting.
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 F5 chord?
The F5 chord is built from two notes: F and C (the root and perfect 5th). With no third at all, a power chord is neither major nor minor. It is just a solid, neutral, punchy sound borrowed from rock.
Ukulele songs that use the F5 chord
Want to go further?
Once F5 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try F7, Fmaj7, Fm and F. Power chords are a rock staple and slide easily up and down the neck. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.