Major chord (C) on ukulele
C is the major chord: C, E and G (1–3–5). On ukulele, the diagram shape is 0 0 0 3, with C in the bass.
On the ukulele, the high reentrant G makes every shape light — and with four strings, every note is exposed. In this C voicing the bass is C and the shape sits at fret 3, ringing 3 open strings. Its soft nylon strings sound warm and mellow, light enough to float gently over a song.
C on ukulele: shapes and notes →
Notes and formula of C
Notes in C: C – E – GFormula: 1 – 3 – 5In the formula, the numbers count steps of the major scale starting from the note that names the chord; "b" lowers a half step, "#" raises one — and a slash names the bass note.
Where to use it
Tonic, subdominant or dominant depending on the scale degree; the foundation of most repertoire.
See also
Part of the Triads family.