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The Only 4 Chords You Need to Play 50 Songs
C, G, Am, F. That's the whole secret. Here's why these four shapes unlock nearly every song you've ever wanted to play — and the exact order to learn them.
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Maya ChenFeb 23, 2026
Est. 2019 · 20,000 Players & Counting
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Intermediate
Level 3
Breaking Out of the C-G-Am-F Loop: Your First Fingerpicking Pattern
You've been strumming the same four chords for six months. This is where it gets interesting. A single fingerpicking pattern that changes everything.
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James OkoroFeb 19, 2026
Song Tutorial
All Levels
Somewhere Over the Rainbow: The Definitive Uke Guide
The song that made millions buy a ukulele. We break down Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's arrangement chord by chord, with a version for every skill level.
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Priya NairFeb 14, 2026
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Dm7
D Minor 7
Intermediate
Why this chord matters
The gateway chord to jazz ukulele. It's just one finger moved from your Dm — but it opens up a completely different sonic world. Try it in the progression: Dm7 → G7 → Cmaj7.
Pencil Note
Bar your index across C and E strings at fret 1 — it's easier than it looks.
Try this progression
Dm7→G7→Cmaj7→Am7
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♩ Playing: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
“I started with a $35 Amazon uke and the C chord. Six months later I played "Over the Rainbow" at my daughter's birthday. Strum made that happen.”
Tomás Reyes
Austin, TX · Member since Aug 2025
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The First 20 Chords Every Beginner Needs
Hand-drawn chord diagrams on parchment paper, printable and notebook-sized. The exact chords that unlock 90% of beginner songs.
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