Find any guitar chord instantly with interactive diagrams. Browse 100+ chords across all keys with fretboard visualization and finger placement.
This tool helps guitar players of all levels find and learn chords quickly. Each diagram shows the exact finger placement on the fretboard, including which strings to play open, which to mute, and where to place each finger.
How do I read a guitar chord diagram?
In a chord diagram, the vertical lines represent guitar strings (left to right: low E, A, D, G, B, high E). The horizontal lines are frets. Dots show where to place your fingers, with numbers indicating which finger to use (1 = index, 2 = middle, 3 = ring, 4 = pinky). An X above a string means do not play it; an O means play it open.
What is a capo and how does it work?
A capo is a clamp that you place on the guitar neck to raise the pitch of all strings. For example, placing a capo on the 2nd fret and playing a C shape produces a D chord. This tool lets you simulate a capo by selecting a fret position, and the diagram adjusts to show the correct finger positions relative to the capo.
What do the difficulty ratings mean?
Beginner chords are easy to play, usually involving open strings and simple finger positions on the first three frets. Intermediate chords may require barre techniques or finger stretches. Advanced chords typically involve complex fingerings, barre positions higher up the neck, or uncomfortable stretches.
Why can't I hear the chord when I click Play?
The chord playback uses your browser's Web Audio API. Make sure your device volume is turned up and not muted. Some browsers require user interaction before playing audio, so try clicking anywhere on the page first, then click Play again.
What are suspended chords (sus2, sus4)?
Suspended chords replace the third of the chord with another note. Sus2 replaces the third with the second scale degree, creating a dreamy, open sound. Sus4 replaces the third with the fourth scale degree, creating tension that usually resolves to the major chord. Both are common in pop and rock music.
What is a diminished chord and when do I use it?
A diminished chord is built with root, minor third, and diminished fifth. It has a tense, unstable sound and is often used as a passing chord to create tension between two other chords. In a major key, the vii° chord (leading-tone chord) is diminished and naturally leads to the tonic.
How many chords should a beginner learn first?
Most beginners start with the "open chords" in the keys of G, C, D, A, and E. Learning the major and minor versions of these five keys gives you about 10 chords, which is enough to play thousands of songs. Focus on clean fretting, smooth transitions, and consistent rhythm before moving to barre chords.
What is the difference between maj7 and m7 chords?
Maj7 (major seventh) chords add a major seventh interval above the root, creating a lush, jazzy sound. They are built with root, major third, perfect fifth, and major seventh. M7 (minor seventh) chords are built with root, minor third, perfect fifth, and minor seventh, giving a smoother, more relaxed feel compared to a minor triad.