Interactive Guitar Chords Directory
Select any root note to view fretboard fingerings, CAGED positions, open chord shapes, and barre voicings for all 12 keys.
C Guitar Chords
All chord qualities starting on root C
C# Guitar Chords
All chord qualities starting on root C#
D Guitar Chords
All chord qualities starting on root D
D# Guitar Chords
All chord qualities starting on root D#
E Guitar Chords
All chord qualities starting on root E
F Guitar Chords
All chord qualities starting on root F
F# Guitar Chords
All chord qualities starting on root F#
G Guitar Chords
All chord qualities starting on root G
G# Guitar Chords
All chord qualities starting on root G#
A Guitar Chords
All chord qualities starting on root A
A# Guitar Chords
All chord qualities starting on root A#
B Guitar Chords
All chord qualities starting on root B
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Guitar Chords — Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I read guitar chord diagrams in this directory?
Vertical lines represent guitar strings (6th thick E on the left, 1st high E on the right).
Horizontal lines represent frets. Numbers indicate suggested fingers (1=index, 2=middle, 3=ring, 4=pinky), 'O' marks open strings, and 'X' means mute or avoid strumming.
What is the CAGED system for guitar chords?
The CAGED system maps the five fundamental open chord shapes (C, A, G, E, D) across the entire guitar neck, allowing you to play any major or minor chord at multiple fretboard positions.
What are the essential beginner guitar chords?
The essential beginner open chords are E minor, E major, A minor, A major, C major, D major, D minor, and G major.
Mastering these 8 shapes unlocks thousands of songs.
How do barre chords work on guitar?
Barre chords use your index finger laid flat across all strings at a specific fret to act as a moveable nut.
Moving the E-shape or A-shape barre chord up the neck transposes the chord to any desired root note.
Are guitar chords played with the same tuning?
All chord charts in this directory default to Standard EADGBE guitar tuning (E2-A2-D3-G3-B3-E4).