Ukulele F7 chord diagram
F7 is one of the essential Ukulele chords. On Ukulelearn, this chord appears in 59 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play F7, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play F7, follow these steps: Place index finger on E string fret 1. Place middle finger on G string fret 2. Place ring finger on C string fret 3. Place pinky on A string fret 3.
Tips
- Place E string with your index finger and G string with your middle finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On E string, press fret 1 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- F - A - C - D#
- Intervals
- 1 - 3 - 5 - b7
- Chord Type
- Dominant 7 — blues and funk tone
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play F7 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Ukulele F7 chord diagram5-5-5-6
Ukulele F7 chord diagram2-5-5-6
Ukulele F7 chord diagram8-9-8-8
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to F7, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. F7 → A#add9 | B♭add9 chord transition
To move from F7 to A#add9 | B♭add9, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from C string fret 3 to G string fret 3.
- Keep pinky on A string fret 3.
2. F7 → D# | E♭ chord transition
To move from F7 to D# | E♭, follow these steps:
- While playing F7, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
- Keep ring finger on C string fret 3.
- Slide your pinky from A string fret 3 to E string fret 3.
3. F7 → Dm chord transition
To move from F7 to Dm, follow these steps:
- While playing F7, lift your pinky from A string fret 3.
- Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on C string from fret 3 to fret 2.
4. F7 → F chord transition
To move from F7 to F, follow these steps:
- While playing F7, first lift your ring finger and pinky.
- Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
5. F7 → G#7 | A♭7 chord transition
To move from F7 to G#7 | A♭7, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on C string fret 3.
- Keep pinky on A string fret 3.
6. F7 → A chord transition
To move from F7 to A, follow these steps:
- While playing F7, first lift your ring finger and pinky.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from F7 across songs on this site.
1. F7 → Bb chord transition
To move from F7 to Bb, follow these steps:
On Ukulelearn, songs containing F7 use the transition to Bb at 50.9%. You can practice this transition in 51 different songs.
2. F7 → C chord transition
To move from F7 to C, follow these steps:
- While playing F7, first lift your index finger, middle finger, and pinky.
- Lift your ring finger from C string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
On Ukulelearn, songs containing F7 use the transition to C at 9.9%. You can practice this transition in 10 different songs.
3. F7 → C7 chord transition
To move from F7 to C7, follow these steps:
- While playing F7, first lift your middle finger, ring finger, and pinky.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
On Ukulelearn, songs containing F7 use the transition to C7 at 8.4%. You can practice this transition in 4 different songs.
4. F7 → E7 chord transition
To move from F7 to E7, follow these steps:
- While playing F7, lift your pinky from A string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from C string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
On Ukulelearn, songs containing F7 use the transition to E7 at 8.1%. You can practice this transition in 9 different songs.
Songs Using F7 Chord
Popular songs that feature the F7 chord, perfect for practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is F7 suitable for beginners on Ukulele?
F7 sits in the intermediate range for Ukulele players. It uses a 3-fret span. Work on clean tone before pushing tempo.
Any beginner-friendly alternative for F7?
F7 has a more accessible version for Ukulele players. The alternative voicing uses fingering 8-9-8-8. It is a practical bridge between beginner and full voicings.
Which chords pair well with F7 on Ukulele?
F7 works well with Bb and C on Ukulele. Based on our catalog data, transitions from F7 to Bb account for 50.9% (200 total changes in 51 songs), and transitions to C account for 9.9% (39 total changes in 10 songs).
Which songs include F7?
Dave Van Ronk - Sporting Life Blues Ukulele Chords is one of 8 songs featuring the F7 chord.