Guitar chord chart
Each diagram shows the six strings from the low E on the left to the high E on the right, the frets, and which finger goes where.
Numbers are fingers: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring. An x above a string means don't play it; an o means play it open.
Free, no sign-up, works on phones. Nothing you play is recorded.
Guitar chords
Common open chords. Numbers are fingers (1 index to 3 ring); x means don't play that string, o means play it open.
How to use it
- Choose a chord to see its diagram.
- Play the chord slowly string by string to check each note rings.
- Practise changing between two chords with the chord-change drill on the tools page.
Learn more: Guitar theory: tuning, TAB and chords
More free tools
- Chord progression playerLoop common chord progressions in any of eight keys at your own speed to strum or play along: I V vi IV, I IV V, ii V I, 12-bar blues and more.
- Chord transposer and capo helperMove a chord progression up or down any number of semitones, or see what chord shapes sound like with a capo. Handles slash chords like D/F#.
- Free online guitar tunerTune your guitar with your phone or computer microphone. Standard tuning E A D G B E. Sound is checked on your device and never recorded or sent.
Every tool is also in the Quick tools button in the corner of each page.
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