Tool
Find any chord, without a chart.
Choose a root and a quality. The finder shows two movable shapes — an E-shape and an A-shape — with the notes in the chord and a guitar preview. Open chords get their curated shape and a link to the full guide.
Pick a root. Pick a quality.
Two movable shapes for every chord, with an acoustic guitar preview. No signup.
Root
Quality
Notes in C
Showing
C
C major · curated open position
Open C
C barre (8th fret)
Beginner tip: barre shapes move the same fingering up the neck. If a shape buzzes, check the index finger first.
How to use the finder
Start with the root note — the letter name of the chord. Then choose a quality: major, minor, dominant 7 or minor 7. The two diagrams are movable shapes. The E-shape uses the low E string as its root; the A-shape uses the A string. Slide the shape until the root lands on the note you need.
The notes under the selector tell you what is inside the chord. A C major chord is C, E and G; a C minor chord is C, E♭ and G. If you are comparing two chords, the notes are often the fastest way to hear the difference.
Why the shapes move
A barre chord is an open shape with the nut replaced by your index finger. The E-shape major chord is the open E major fingering moved up the neck. The A-shape is the open A major fingering moved up. Once you know where the root is, you can find the same chord in every key.
The finder caps the diagram at the practical part of the neck. Chords above the 10th fret are possible, but they get cramped and can sound thin on an acoustic guitar.
When to use a capo instead
If a song uses open chords and the singer needs a higher key, a capo is often easier than a barre chord. Use the capo chart to see which shape and capo position produce the key you need.