Essential Guitar Chords
Learn these basic acoustic guitar chords to play thousands of popular songs.
C Major Chord
The most popular chord for beginners.
- A String: 3rd Fret
- D String: 2nd Fret
- G String: Open
- B String: 1st Fret
- e String: Open
G Major Chord
Bright, open sound perfect for acoustic strumming.
- E String: 3rd Fret
- A String: 2nd Fret
- D String: Open
- B String: Open
- e String: 3rd Fret
A Minor Chord
Warm, melancholy chord essential for pop music.
- A String: Open
- D String: 2nd Fret
- G String: 2nd Fret
- B String: 1st Fret
- e String: Open
D Major Chord
Bright, open sound at the high end.
- D String: Open
- G String: 2nd Fret
- B String: 3rd Fret
- e String: 2nd Fret
- Low E & A: Mute
E Minor Chord
The easiest chord on guitar with deep voice.
- E String: Open
- A String: 2nd Fret
- D String: 2nd Fret
- G, B, e: Open
A Major Chord
Standard major chord used in blues and rock.
- A String: Open
- D String: 2nd Fret
- G String: 2nd Fret
- B String: 2nd Fret
- Low E: Mute
C Minor Chord
A deep minor barre chord shape.
- A String: 3rd Fret (Barre)
- D String: 5th Fret
- G String: 5th Fret
- B String: 4th Fret
- e String: 3rd Fret
F Major Chord
Barre chord shape at the 1st fret position.
- E String: 1st Fret (Barre)
- A String: 3rd Fret
- D String: 3rd Fret
- G String: 2nd Fret
- B & e: 1st Fret (Barre)
The Pentatonic Scale
Master the A Minor Pentatonic scale to start soloing. This 5-note pattern is the foundation of blues and rock. Play these fret numbers on our virtual guitar:
5
8
5
7
5
7
5
7
5
8
5
8
Practice these positions for smooth, melodic soloing.
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