Twitter Bot: UkeChord
Edit (May 18, 2012): This bot is now defunct.
I would like to introduce you all to my new creation UkeChord. UkeChord is an automated Twitter robot who will send you ukulele fingerings for any chord you request.
Goal: To offer Ukulele chord fingerings via text message.
Preparation:
Follow Twitter user "ukechord"
Configure Twitter to forward direct messages to your phone.
Getting a chord fingering:
Text Twitter (40404) with: "@ukechord" followed by the chord name.
Receive chord fingering.
Below are the chord names it understands. C can be replaced by any note sharp (#) or flat (b):
| Chord | Notes |
|---|---|
| C | (Root, major 3rd, perfect 5th) |
| C7 | (Root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, minor 7th) |
| CM7 (Cmaj7) | (Root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, major 7th) |
| C6 | (Root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, major 6th) |
| C9 | ([Root], major 3rd, perfect 5th, minor 7th, major 9th) |
| Cm | (Root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th) |
| Cm7 | (Root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th, minor 7th) |
| Cm6 | (Root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th, major 6th) |
| Cm9 | ([Root], minor 3rd, perfect 5th, minor 7th, major 9th) |
| Cdim | (Root, minor 3rd, diminished 5th, diminished 7th) |
| C5 | (Root, perfect 5th) |
| Csus4 | (Root, perfect 4th, perfect 5th) |
| C7sus4 | (Root, perfect 4th, minor 7th) |
| Caug (C+5) | (Root, minor 3rd, augmented 5th) |
| C7aug (C7+5) | (Root, minor 3rd, augmented 5th, diminished 7th) |