Free Interactive Guitar Chord Chart
Whether you’re learning your first open chords or expanding into more advanced shapes, having a reliable chord reference at your fingertips makes practising at home so much easier. This free interactive chord chart lets you look up any chord instantly – no books, no hunting through YouTube videos, just the shape you need, right when you need it.
It’s built for guitarists of all levels, and it’s completely free to use. From the team at Manhattan Music in Eltham North – enjoy.
Select a root note to begin Numbers show which finger to use: 1 = index, 2 = middle, 3 = ring, 4 = pinky
Guitar Chord Chart
Root Note
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G
Chord Type
Pick a root note above to see chord diagrams
How to Use This Chord Chart
Use the search or browse by chord name to find the shape you’re after. Each chord shows you a diagram of the fretboard with dots indicating exactly where to place your fingers, along with finger numbering so you know which finger goes where.
If you’re new to reading chord diagrams and the grid layout looks unfamiliar, our guide on how to read chord diagrams walks you through exactly what every symbol means — it takes about five minutes to read and makes everything click.
Why Knowing Your Chords Matters
Chords are the building blocks of almost every song you’ll ever want to play. The moment you can move cleanly between a handful of open chords — G, C, D, Em, Am — a huge repertoire of music opens up to you.
The more chords you add over time, the more musical freedom you have. Barre chords unlock every key on the neck. Seventh chords add colour and feel. Suspended chords create tension and release. Each new shape is another tool in your kit, and this chart is here whenever you need to look one up.
If you’re looking for songs to put these chords into practice straight away, our list of easy songs to practise these chords with is a great place to start. Working through real songs is the fastest way to make chord shapes feel natural in your hands.
A Note on Finger Placement
Looking up a chord shape is the first step — getting it to sound clean is the next one. A few things that help:
Press your fingers down just behind the fret wire, not on top of it and not too far back. This gives you the clearest sound with the least effort. Make sure your fingertips are pressing straight down so they don’t accidentally brush against and mute neighbouring strings. And don’t be discouraged if a chord sounds buzzy or muffled at first — that’s completely normal. It’s a finger strength and muscle memory issue that resolves with consistent practice.
If you’re finding certain chords frustrating, a teacher can watch your hand position and fix the problem in minutes. It’s one of those things that’s very hard to self-diagnose.
Want to Learn These Chords Properly?
A chord chart is a great home practice companion, but there’s no substitute for having a teacher in your corner — someone who can hear what you’re playing, correct your technique in real time, and make sure the habits you’re building are good ones.
Manhattan Music School in Eltham North has been teaching guitar to students of all ages for over 20 years, from five-year-olds picking up their first guitar to adults finally making good on a lifelong ambition. Our teachers are experienced, patient, and genuinely love what they do.
If you’re ready to take your playing further, get in touch on (03) 9439 4800 or visit our website to book through our guitar lessons page and find a time that suits you.