Ukulele Chord Progression Generator

Discover chord progressions that sound great on ukulele. Generate sequences in any key, preview with built-in playback, and see the ukulele chord charts for every chord in your progression.

Chord Charts

Each ukulele chord chart shows finger positions on all four strings. Click any chart to browse alternative shapes — ukulele chords often have multiple easy voicings thanks to the instrument's compact tuning.

Because the ukulele's re-entrant tuning puts a high G on top, chord voicings sound different from guitar even when the chord names are the same. Many common progressions fall naturally under the fingers, making ukulele a great instrument for songwriting. You can also switch to guitar tabs, piano chords, or staff notation using the tabs above.

Best Keys for Ukulele

A surprising number of keys are ukulele-friendly right out of the box. C major, G major, F major, and A minor all produce chords that sit in first position with simple one- or two-finger shapes. If you're just starting out, lock the root to one of these keys and shuffle — you'll get progressions you can play almost immediately without needing to learn barre chords.

Simple Chord Shapes

The ukulele's compact four-string layout means most chord shapes are straightforward. Where a guitar chord might require four or five fingers stretched across six strings, the same chord on ukulele often needs just two or three fingers on four strings. This simplicity is a real advantage for songwriting — you spend less time wrestling with fingerings and more time listening to whether the progression actually sounds good.

Strumming & Sequencer

The sequencer pairs well with the ukulele's bright, percussive tone. At moderate tempos — somewhere around 100 to 120 BPM — each sequencer step translates naturally to a chunky strum or a fingerpicked pulse. Try toggling off-beat steps to create a syncopated island-strum feel, or keep things simple with downbeats only for a steady campfire rhythm.

Swing & Feel

Enabling swing adds a laid-back shuffle that suits the ukulele like few other instruments. That slight delay on the off-beats gives the rhythm a Hawaiian or island-music quality that feels completely natural on uke. Even a straight pop progression takes on a warmer, more relaxed personality with swing turned on — it's worth toggling just to hear the difference.