A chord chart for guitar is an array of notes played simultaneously to produce a fuller sound than single notes and are easy to alter. They also serve to train your fretting hand differently than scales would.
This pdf ebook features clear, user-friendly chord diagrams organized by root and type for easier reading. Ideal for beginning guitarists, this comprehensive resource covers all the basic guitar chord shapes and movable forms a gigging guitarist may require.
Basic chords
This pdf ebook’s guitar chords are organized according to root and type for easier learning by beginning guitarists, while still providing vibrant open voicings that will aid throughout your playing life. They serve as the cornerstone of many songs whether rock or pop!
Beginners should familiarize themselves with these fundamental open position chords for best results. Easy to finger, they are versatile enough for use across songs while serving as great practice on the fretboard.
This chart features chord shapes derived from the C major scale, with notes that correspond to fret numbers – something visible on chord diagrams that show where fingers should be placed on a fretboard.
Major chords
When you encounter an X or an O above the thick black line that represents your guitar’s nut, this does not indicate some bizarre game of Tic-Tac-Toe but instead serves as shorthand to indicate which strings to strum and which ones to mutes when playing particular chords. Furthermore, the number in brackets refers to its root note which should be one octave higher than 2nd note in its corresponding major scale.
Attaining basic major chords on guitar is vital to your progress as a guitarist, and this ebook provides a solid start. These chords are among the most ubiquitous types in music and often form the backbone of popular songs. The book comes in PDF format with diagrams being infinitely scalable so you can print or view as large an image as you need without losing its quality.
Minor chords
Minor chords are an integral component of music composition and can make your piece darker and moodier. They can often be found in rock and blues songs but you can also find them in jazz, folk and other genres – making them an excellent way to begin writing new compositions of your own!
This book covers all of the most commonly-used minor chord shapes and is easily usable without requiring prior guitar experience or music reading skills to play them. Each chord comes complete with its own fretboard diagram to demonstrate where fingers should be placed along the guitar neck.
This PDF eBook is delivered instantly via email – perfect for reading on computers & mobile devices, or printing into booklet form! All diagrams are infinitely scaleable to look crisp on any screen or device!
Dominant chords
Dominant chords are made up of three or more notes played together and established on one key. There are different sizes or “widths” of dominant chords.
A basic dominant triad consists of a root, third, and fifth note; as well as the seventh interval. This basic dominant triad can be extended with additional notes to form ninth, eleventh, or thirteenth chords known as extended dominant chords.
A dominant chord often resolves to its tonic triad, creating an impactful musical cliffhanger effect that can be overcome by following with a V7-I resolution of its tonic triad; this technique can also be used to shift into another key or end a musical section.
Open position chords
Chords add depth to a song that simply isn’t possible with single notes alone, while helping your fretting hand develop in ways scales don’t. They may even inspire new songs or riffs or add character to your guitar sound!
Open position chords are those which utilize unfretted notes of all six strings of an instrument without fretting or fretting them, usually producing brighter sounding chords than their barred counterparts, as well as being easier to play.
Specifically designed for left handed guitarists, this user-friendly book presents over 300 guitar chords in an easy and portable format. Complete with text and fretboard diagrams for reference, this handy volume makes a great companion when learning guitar chords – each chord chart can easily scale so it fits any computer, tablet or phone screen!