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Guitar Chord Identifier

Place your fingers on the fretboard and get the chord name instantly. Navigate all available voicings with the arrows — the same chord can be played in many positions on the neck.

Try it

Click fret cells to place fingers · click string header to toggle open/mute
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How to use it

  • Click a fret cell to place a finger — click again to remove it
  • Click a string header (the O/X at the top) to toggle between open and muted
  • The chord name appears on the right when a match is found
  • Use the ← → arrows to navigate through different voicings of the same chord
  • Click Clear to start over

What are voicings?

A voicing is a specific way of playing a chord — the same set of notes arranged in a particular position on the guitar neck. G major can be played as an open chord at the nut, as a barre chord at the third fret, and in several other positions higher up the neck. Each voicing has a slightly different sound and feel.

The arrows let you navigate every voicing in the database for the matched chord. This is useful when you want the same chord but in a different position — either for ease of playing, to get a different tonal quality, or to allow smoother movement to the next chord.

What if no chord is matched?

Not every shape corresponds to a named chord. Partial voicings (only 2–3 strings fretted) may not match. Try adding or removing one note, or check that muted strings are set correctly.

How many chords does the database cover?

The database contains over 167,000 chord voicings across all standard chord types — majors, minors, 7ths, 9ths, 11ths, 13ths, sus, dim, aug, and all slash chord variants.

Why is the same chord number shown as variation 0, 1, 2...?

Variation 0 is typically the most common or lowest-position voicing. Higher numbers are alternative fingerings. There's no quality difference — it's about which position works best for you.

Can I identify barre chords?

Yes. If the chord is high up the neck, the fretboard will auto-scroll the number labels. All positions are fully supported.

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