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Ukulele F# | G♭ chord diagram

Ukulele F# | G♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-1-2-1 Barre at fret 1.

F# | G♭ is one of the essential Ukulele chords. On Ukulelearn, this chord appears in 241 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play F# | G♭, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.

To play F# | G♭, follow these steps: Place index finger on C string and A string fret 1. Place middle finger on E string fret 2. Place ring finger on G string fret 3. F# can also be written as G♭; these names are enharmonic equivalents that represent the same pitch class.

Tips

  • Place C string with your index finger and A string with your index finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
  • On C string, press fret 1 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
  • Finger choices on F# | G♭ can be optimized for the next chord. For example, when moving from F# | G♭ to A# | B♭, using on the G string, use your pinky, on the E string, use your ring finger, on the C string, use your middle finger, and on the A string, use your middle finger helps preserve hand position with minimal movement.
  • Keep the barre firm so every string rings clearly.

Chord Theory

Notes
F# - A# - C#
Intervals
1 - 3 - 5
Chord Type
Major — bright and happy character
Difficulty
Intermediate
Barre chord
Yes
Voicings
7

Alternative Positions

Different ways to play F# | G♭ on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.

  • F# | G♭ chord alternative position 1Ukulele F# | G♭ chord diagram3-1-2-4
  • F# | G♭ chord alternative position 2Ukulele F# | G♭ chord diagram6-6-6-4
  • F# | G♭ chord alternative position 3Ukulele F# | G♭ chord diagram3-6-6-4

Easy Transition Chords

These chords have similar finger positions to F# | G♭, making them ideal for practice transitions.

  • 1. F# | G♭ → A# | B♭ chord transition

    To move from F# | G♭ to A# | B♭, follow these steps:

    1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
    2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
    3. Keep ring finger on G string fret 3.
  • 2. F# | G♭ → A#m | B♭m chord transition

    To move from F# | G♭ to A#m | B♭m, follow these steps:

    1. While playing F# | G♭, lift your middle finger from E string fret 2.
    2. Keep index finger on C string fret 1.
    3. Keep ring finger on G string fret 3.
  • 3. F# | G♭ → G#m7 | A♭m7 chord transition

    To move from F# | G♭ to G#m7 | A♭m7, follow these steps:

    1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
    2. Keep middle finger on E string fret 2.
    3. Slide your ring finger from G string fret 3 to C string fret 3.
  • 4. F# | G♭ → A#aug | B♭aug chord transition

    To move from F# | G♭ to A#aug | B♭aug, follow these steps:

    1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
    2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
    3. Keep ring finger on G string fret 3.
  • 5. F# | G♭ → Daug chord transition

    To move from F# | G♭ to Daug, follow these steps:

    1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
    2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
    3. Keep ring finger on G string fret 3.
  • 6. F# | G♭ → F#add9 | G♭add9 chord transition

    To move from F# | G♭ to F#add9 | G♭add9, follow these steps:

    1. While playing F# | G♭, lift your ring finger from G string fret 3.
    2. Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
    3. Keep middle finger on E string fret 2.

Most Common Transitions

The most frequent chord transitions from F# | G♭ across songs on this site.

Compatible Scales

These scales include F# | G♭ and highlight the companion chords that fit the same key.

Songs Using F# | G♭ Chord

Popular songs that feature the F# | G♭ chord, perfect for practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is F# | G♭ suitable for beginners on Ukulele?

F# | G♭ sits in the intermediate range for Ukulele players. It uses a 3-fret span and includes a barre technique. Work on clean tone before pushing tempo.

Any beginner-friendly alternative for F# | G♭?

F# | G♭ has a more accessible version for Ukulele players. The alternative voicing uses fingering 3-6-6-4. It is a practical bridge between beginner and full voicings.

Which chords pair well with F# | G♭ on Ukulele?

F# | G♭ works well with B and Bm on Ukulele. Based on our catalog data, transitions from F# | G♭ to B account for 18.8% (362 total changes in 56 songs), and transitions to Bm account for 15.4% (296 total changes in 62 songs).

Which songs include F# | G♭?

Ariana Grande - Problem Ukulele Chords is one of 8 songs featuring the F# | G♭ chord.