D - C Chord Changes

Practice the D and C ukulele shapes and learn to move between a three-finger and a one-finger chord.

Lesson objectives

Fret the D chord with three fingers on the 2nd fret.
Switch cleanly to the C chord using one finger.
Build accuracy and timing for this core transition.

D to C: Building Your Core Shapes

Next we add two very common ukulele chords: D and C. This change teaches your hand to move between a compact three-finger shape and a single-finger shape.

D Fingering

Index finger: G string, 2nd fret.
Middle finger: C string, 2nd fret.
Ring finger: E string, 2nd fret.

C Fingering

Ring finger: A string, 3rd fret.

Switch between D and C slowly. Keep your fingers curved and lift them as a group when you move to C.

Next chords: Am - F - Dm Chord Changes