Printable Open Chords Chart
Open chords use open strings, so they ring out and need no barre. This chart gathers the 24 you will meet most often, from the basic majors and minors to the seventh, major seventh and sus chords that add color to folk, pop and country songs.
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What’s inside
- 24 open chords on one page
- Majors, minors, 7ths, m7s, maj7s and sus chords
- Finger numbers and root notes on every diagram
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 is an open chord?
A chord that uses at least one open string (a string you strum without pressing). Open chords sit in the first three frets and are the easiest chords to play.
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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