Reading Ukulele Chord Charts

Parts of Chord Diagrams

chord name: indicates the root and type of chord.
circles: placed at the top of the diagram to specify an open string.
nut: a thick line that indicates the nut of the ukulele. A thin line may be used instead if the chord starts higher on the neck. In this case, a number and the abbreviation 'fr' will appear next to the diagram to indicate the fret number. For example, '3 fr' to indicate that the diagram starts at the third fret.
frets: horizontal lines represent the frets.
strings: vertical lines correspond to the four strings of the ukulele. The lines, in order from left to right, represent the strings GCEA.
dots: dots are placed on the diagram to indicate the location of each note in the chord. Dots may include numbers that specify which finger to use on each note.
fingering: fingering is provided using numbers from 1 to 4. The numbers correspond to the fingers in the following way: 1 (index), 2 (middle), 3 (ring), 4 (pinky).
curved lines: a barre is indicated with a curved line connecting two or more notes at the same fret.