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Printable Major Chords Chart

One major chord for every key, from C to B. Where an open shape exists we use it; for the rest you get the standard barre shape, with the fret marked. Keep it next to your songbook so no chord name ever stops you.

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What’s inside

All 12 major chords
Open shapes where possible, barre shapes with fret numbers for the rest
The notes each string plays

How to use it

Download the PDF and print it at 100% scale on US Letter or A4.
Pick two or three chords to learn this week and leave the rest for later.
Place your fingers using the numbers in the dots, then strum one string at a time to check each note rings.
Keep the sheet on your music stand or wall where you practice.

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Questions

What makes a chord major?

A major chord has three notes: the root, the major third (4 frets above the root) and the fifth (7 frets above). It sounds bright and settled.

How do I read a chord diagram?

The vertical lines are the strings, with the thickest (low E) on the left. The horizontal lines are frets. A dot shows where to press, and the number inside is the finger to use: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little. A circle above the nut means play the string open; an X means don't play it.

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