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title: Why are the ukulele chords weird/wrong?
description: The ukulele section is split into two tunings, each with different chords.
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# Why are the ukulele chords weird/wrong?

## The ukulele section is split into two tunings, each with different chords.

The ukulele section on MusicplayOnline is split into two subsections, C tuning and D tuning. In each section, the chord charts will show how to play the given chord in that tuning. Unless your curriculum specifically uses D tuning, you will want to use the C tuning resources.

If it looks like a chord is mislabeled, it is a good idea to check if the document is in C tuning or D tuning.

If you double-checked the tuning and it still seems off, feel free to submit the error to our support team [here](https://help.musicplay.ca/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en)!

### C Tuning

- String 1: G
- String 2: C
- String 3: E
- String 4: A

#### Ukulele C Tuning Resources on MusicplayOnline

[1-2-3 Chords ](https://musicplayonline.com/instruments/?tax%5Binstruments%5D%5Beasy-ukulele-songs-in-c%5D=on)

[Pop Songs](https://musicplayonline.com/instruments/?tax%5Binstruments%5D%5Bukulele-in-c-pop-songs%5D=on)

[Ukulele in C Tuning Chord Chart](https://musicplayonline.com/media/ukulele-1-page-chord-chart/)

#### Ukulele Tuner for C Tuning

### [![Ukulele tuner - C Tuning](https://help.musicplay.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-01-21%20at%2010.45.44%20AM.png?width=440&height=600&name=Screenshot%202025-01-21%20at%2010.45.44%20AM.png)](https://musicplayonline.com/toolbox/ukulele-tuner-in-c) 

*Click on the picture to go to the tuner on MusicplayOnline.*

### D Tuning

- String 1: A
- String 2: D
- String 3: F-sharp
- String 4: B

#### Ukulele D Tuning Resources on MusicplayOnline

[1-2-3 Chords ](https://musicplayonline.com/instruments/?tax%5Binstruments%5D%5Beasy-ukulele-songs-in-d%5D=on)

[Pop Songs](https://musicplayonline.com/instruments/?tax%5Binstruments%5D%5Bukulele-in-d-pop-songs%5D=on)

[Ukulele in D Tuning Chord Chart](https://musicplayonline.com/media/uke_d_chords/)

#### Ukulele Tuner for D Tuning

[![Ukulele Tuner - D Tuning](https://help.musicplay.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-01-21%20at%2010.45.35%20AM.png?width=443&height=602&name=Screenshot%202025-01-21%20at%2010.45.35%20AM.png)](https://musicplayonline.com/toolbox/ukulele-tuner-in-d)

*Click on the picture to go to the tuner on MusicplayOnline.*

 

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