F7 Ukulele Chord

Here is the F7 chord step by step:

1. Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the g string.
2. Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string.
3. Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the E string.
4. Put your little finger on the 3rd fret of the A string.
5. Strum all four strings.

It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.

Not really. 2-3-1-3 is already the simplest playable shape for F7 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.

The F7 chord is built from four notes: F, A, C and Eb (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.

Once F7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Fmaj7, Fm, F and Fsus4. F7 pairs most often with C, Bb and Dm, so the few basic chords next to it go a long way. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.