Folk — Ukulele

This is where the ukulele truly belongs: the Hawaiian vamp — a short back-and-forth of chords — is its native language, and its airy strum sits perfectly in folk sing-alongs, easygoing reggae and gentle country. Folk thrives on simplicity: songs meant for singing together, with direct melodies and lean harmony that put the story front and center. This page collects the style's classic progressions, like the three-chord — the trio of chords behind countless songs — and the axis, a four-chord loop heard all over popular music.

Grooves

Progressions

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Updated July 9, 2026