Published:
2005-01-02
Updated:
2011-07-24
Learning Ukulele with Curt
Understanding a `Ukulele Chord Diagram
There're a lot different ways to show chord shapes, diagrams and images on a fretted instrument. This is the basic chord diagram I use in all my lessons and book. In this lesson the basic chord diagram as used for ukulele is explained.
Author(s): Curt Sheller Publisher: Curt Sheller Publications Code: UL104
Main Category: Chords Main Instrument: Ukulele
Subjects: Chords
2011-07-24
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There're a lot different ways to show chord shapes, diagrams and images on a fretted instrument. This is the basic chord diagram I use in all my lessons and book. In this lesson the basic chord diagram as used for ukulele is explained.
More Understanding a `Ukulele Chord Diagram
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A Ukulele Chord Grid or Diagram is a graphic representation of the fingerboard shape of a particular chord.
Typically in a vertical orientation to save space when used in lead sheets and sheet music.
It can also be in a mono-spaced text representation.
Text Representation
In text, such as an email it can be indicated as the fret number from string four (nose) to string one (toes). This is often called the grip system.
The G7 below it would be: 0 2 1 2