C7 Ukulele Chord
A bright, restless dominant seventh built from C, E, G and A#. Mellow yet itching to move, it most often resolves down to F as the V chord in that key, and turns up everywhere in blues, folk, and easygoing pop.
Also known as
- C 7
- Cdom7
- C dom7
- C dominant 7th
- C dominant seventh
How to Play This Chord
Position your fingers on the fretboard as shown in the diagram. The vertical lines represent the four strings, from the top G string (left) to the A string (right), and the horizontal lines are the frets. Numbers inside the dots indicate which finger to use: 1 (index), 2 (middle), 3 (ring), 4 (pinky). An X means don't play that string; an O means play it open. A bar spanning multiple strings means one finger presses across all of them at once — this is known as a barre chord.
Tips & Tricks
This is one of the friendliest shapes on the ukulele: leave G, C, and E open and press only the A string at the first fret with your index finger. Keep that finger upright on its tip so the three open strings ring clearly, and check the high G string isn't muted by a leaning knuckle.