Free Chord Diagram Finder
Search 167,000+ chords and instantly see guitar fingerings and piano keyboard positions. Covers every major, minor, dominant, extended, and slash chord — from open-position basics to 13th alterations. Multiple voicings per chord.
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When to use this
- When you see a chord name in a tab or chart and want to know how to finger it
- When you know a chord by sound but need to confirm the name or spelling
- When you want to learn a more advanced voicing of a chord you already know
- When you're writing on piano and want to see the guitar equivalent for another player
How to read chord diagrams
The guitar diagram shows a section of the fretboard. The six vertical lines are the strings — thickest (low E) on the left, thinnest (high E) on the right. The horizontal lines are frets. A filled dot means press that string at that fret with the indicated finger number (1 = index, 2 = middle, 3 = ring, 4 = pinky). An × above a string means don't play that string. An ○ means play it open — no finger pressed.
When a chord is played high on the neck (above the 5th fret), the diagram shows a fret number indicator on the left side so you know where to position your hand. A chord at the 7th fret, for example, will show "7" and the diagram represents those five frets starting there.
Most chords have multiple voicings — different ways to play the same set of notes in different positions on the fretboard. An open C major sounds bright and full; C major at the 8th fret sounds tighter and more compressed. Neither is wrong; they serve different moments. Use the voicing navigator in the top corner of the chord card to cycle through alternatives.
The piano diagram highlights the actual notes of the chord across the keyboard. The note labels below it tell you exactly which notes are playing. On piano, you can spread these notes across different octaves than shown — the diagram is one common voicing, not the only possible one.
Common questions
How do I read a guitar chord diagram?
The six vertical lines are the strings (thickest on the left). Horizontal lines are frets. A dot means press that string at that fret. The number inside is the suggested finger. An X above a string means mute it; an O means play it open.
What chord name formats are supported?
Standard notation: C, Am, F#m7, Cmaj7, Bb, Ebsus4, G7, Dm/F, and more. Sharps use # and flats use b. Lowercase letters denote minor quality (Am, not AM). Extended chords (add9, sus2, 11, 13, etc.) are supported.
What are voicings, and why are there multiple for one chord?
A voicing is a specific arrangement of a chord's notes on the fretboard. G major has open-position, 3rd-fret, and 5th-fret voicings, among others. Each sounds different and suits different musical contexts. The navigator at the top of the chord card lets you browse available voicings.
How do I read the piano diagram?
Highlighted keys are the notes in the chord. The note labels below the diagram name each highlighted note. The diagram shows a common voicing, but on an actual piano you can place these notes in any octave arrangement you prefer.
Can I look up slash chords like G/B?
Yes. Type the chord with a forward slash: "G/B" or "Am/E". The letter after the slash is the bass note — the lowest note in the chord, different from the root. Slash chords are common for smooth bass motion between chords.
Why does a chord show "no fingering available"?
Very uncommon or highly extended chords may not have guitar fingering data, even if piano notes exist. Try the base chord name (remove one modifier at a time) to find the nearest voicing.
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