Ukulele C7 chord diagram
C7 is one of the essential Ukulele chords. On Ukulelearn, this chord appears in 291 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play C7, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play C7, follow these steps: Place index finger on A string fret 1.
Tips
- Place A string with your index finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On A string, press fret 1 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- To play C7 cleanly, every involved string should ring clearly. Make sure both fretted strings (A string) and open strings sound clean. After shaping the chord, pluck each string one by one and confirm there is no muted or buzzing note.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- C - E - G - A#
- Intervals
- 1 - 3 - 5 - b7
- Chord Type
- Dominant 7 — blues and funk tone
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play C7 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Ukulele C7 chord diagram3-4-3-3
Ukulele C7 chord diagram3-4-3-3
Ukulele C7 chord diagram5-4-3-1
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to C7, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. C7 → Fadd9 chord transition
To move from C7 to Fadd9, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
2. C7 → A7 chord transition
To move from C7 to A7, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 1.
3. C7 → Am7 chord transition
To move from C7 to Am7, follow these steps:
- While playing C7, lift your index finger from A string fret 1.
4. C7 → F chord transition
To move from C7 to F, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
5. C7 → A#m7 | B♭m7 chord transition
To move from C7 to A#m7 | B♭m7, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
6. C7 → Csus4 chord transition
To move from C7 to Csus4, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from C7 across songs on this site.
1. C7 → C chord transition
To move from C7 to C, follow these steps:
- While playing C7, lift your index finger from A string fret 1.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
On Ukulelearn, songs containing C7 use the transition to C at 4.3%. You can practice this transition in 39 different songs.
2. C7 → Gm chord transition
To move from C7 to Gm, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on A string fret 1.
- Place middle finger on C string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 3.
On Ukulelearn, songs containing C7 use the transition to Gm at 3.9%. You can practice this transition in 9 different songs.
3. C7 → Am chord transition
To move from C7 to Am, follow these steps:
- While playing C7, lift your index finger from A string fret 1.
- Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
On Ukulelearn, songs containing C7 use the transition to Am at 3.8%. You can practice this transition in 20 different songs.
4. C7 → G chord transition
To move from C7 to G, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 3.
On Ukulelearn, songs containing C7 use the transition to G at 3.6%. You can practice this transition in 22 different songs.
Songs Using C7 Chord
Popular songs that feature the C7 chord, perfect for practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C7 suitable for beginners on Ukulele?
C7 works well for beginner-level Ukulele practice. It uses a 1-fret reach. Focus on finger placement first, then increase speed.
Any beginner-friendly alternative for C7?
C7 has a more accessible version for Ukulele players. The alternative voicing uses fingering 5-4-3-1. It is a practical bridge between beginner and full voicings.
Which chords pair well with C7 on Ukulele?
C7 works well with F and C on Ukulele. Based on our catalog data, transitions from C7 to F account for 61.9% (1,647 total changes in 286 songs), and transitions to C account for 4.3% (115 total changes in 39 songs).
Which songs include C7?
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising Ukulele Chords is one of 8 songs featuring the C7 chord.