How to Read Guitar Chord Diagrams
Learn how to read guitar chord diagrams quickly. Understand dots, numbers, Xs, Os, and finger positions so you can play any chord chart at sight.
Explore 816 chord pages and 2,744 slash-chord inversions with structured theory, clear fingering diagrams, and direct practice handoff into Guitar Wiz on iPhone and iPad.
816
Root-position pages across the full chord catalog.
2,744
Bass-note-based slash chord URLs like /chords/b-minor/d.
Notes, intervals, genres, mood, aliases, and shapes
Every chord page is built to help both search engines and actual players.
Jump into the library from the chord roots guitarists look up most often. Each root opens into a theory-rich major chord page with inversions and related harmony one click away.
Whether you need a stable triad, a moody minor shape, a bluesy dominant chord, or more colorful extended harmony, the library lets you move from theory to fretboard quickly.
C
Bright, stable chords for pop, rock, country, and countless progressions.
Open example: C major
Cmin
Darker and more introspective shapes for emotional songwriting and melodic harmony.
Open example: C minor
C7
Classic blues and jazz tension with a strong pull toward resolution.
Open example: C dominant 7th
Cmaj7
Lush, sophisticated voicings for jazz, soul, neo-soul, and ambient guitar.
Open example: C major 7th
Csus4
Open, unresolved sounds that add motion without changing keys.
Open example: C suspended 4th
Cdim
Tense and dramatic harmony for passing movement and cinematic color.
Open example: C diminished
These supporting guides help players understand why the chord pages are organized the way they are, from reading diagrams to hearing inversions and slash chords in real music.
Learn how to read guitar chord diagrams quickly. Understand dots, numbers, Xs, Os, and finger positions so you can play any chord chart at sight.
Understand the difference between major and minor chords on guitar. Learn the theory, hear the contrast, and practice switching between happy and sad sounds.
Learn how to play slash chords like C/G and Am/E. Master bass note voicings, walking basslines, and common shapes for deeper harmonic control.
Learn chord inversions on guitar to create smoother transitions, richer voicings, and more professional-sounding arrangements. Includes shapes and exercises.