Simple for beginners
X means mute the string, O means play it open, and the numbers inside dots are finger numbers.
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Free guitar tool
Find clear guitar chord diagrams with finger numbers, notes, intervals, and playable shape variations.
Chord setup
Notes
C • E • G
Formula
1 - 3 - 5
Variations
2 shapes
Choose chord
C
C • E • G
Chord diagram
X means mute the string, O means play it open, and the numbers inside dots are finger numbers.
The chord diagram appears immediately with compact controls above it on phones.
Every selected chord shows its notes and formula, helping you learn the theory behind the shape.
Guitar chord guide
Use this free guitar chord finder to look up chord diagrams by name. Select a root note such as C, D, E, F, G, A, or B, then choose a chord type like major, minor, 7, major 7, minor 7, sus4, add9, or diminished. The tool shows a clean chord diagram with string markers, fret positions, finger numbers, notes, intervals, and available shape variations.
A guitar chord diagram is a small map of the fretboard. The vertical lines are strings, and the horizontal lines are frets. On Chords.me, the strings are labeled E, A, D, G, B, and e, matching standard tuning from the lowest string to the highest string. Dots show where to press, and the numbers inside the dots show which finger to use.
Finger numbers help beginners place their hand correctly without guessing. For example, an open C chord commonly uses the ring finger on the 5th string, middle finger on the 4th string, and index finger on the 2nd string. Barre shapes use the index finger across several strings, which is why they can feel harder than open chords at first.
If a chord shape feels uncomfortable, try another variation. Many guitar chords have more than one playable shape, and the best choice depends on the song, the key, your hand size, and whether you want an open-chord sound or a tighter barre-chord sound.
Open chords use one or more open strings. They are usually the first guitar chords beginners learn because they sound bright, resonant, and are easier to hold. Common open chords include C, G, D, A, E, Am, Em, and Dm.
Barre chords are movable shapes. Your index finger acts like a capo across the fretboard, which lets you play the same shape in many keys. Barre chords are powerful, but they require more finger strength and cleaner pressure, so beginners often prefer open-position alternatives when available.
Each chord is built from notes and intervals. A major chord uses the formula 1 - 3 - 5. A minor chord uses 1 - b3 - 5. A dominant 7 chord adds b7, while a major 7 chord adds the natural 7. Showing the notes and intervals next to the chord diagram helps you understand why the shape works, not just where your fingers go.
After finding a chord shape, you can use the Chord Transposer to move a song into a new key, the Capo Calculator to find easier shapes with a capo, or the PDF Generator to turn your chord sheet into a printable file.
Choose a root note such as C, G, D, or A, then choose the chord type such as major, minor, 7, major 7, or minor 7. The tool shows a guitar chord diagram with finger numbers, open strings, muted strings, chord notes, intervals, and available shape variations.
The numbers inside the dots are finger numbers. 1 is index finger, 2 is middle finger, 3 is ring finger, and 4 is pinky. An O above a string means play it open, and an X means mute or avoid that string.
Many beginners start with open Em, G, C, D, A, and Am because they use common first-position shapes. The easiest chord depends on your hand size and the song you want to play, but open chords are usually easier than barre chords.
Yes. Each selected chord includes its notes and interval formula, such as 1-3-5 for a major chord or 1-b3-5 for a minor chord. This helps you understand both the shape and the music theory behind the chord.
This version is focused on choosing a chord name and viewing playable diagrams. A reverse chord finder, where you click frets and identify the chord name, is planned as a future upgrade.