Popular Guitar Chords
This collection brings together chords that form the basis of many famous songs — from simple melodies to jazz arrangements. By mastering them, you will be able to confidently accompany, play your favorite tunes, and create your own music.
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Clear, stable, and versatile tone from the note “A”. Fits many styles and can be easily expanded with extra notes for added brightness.
Soft, lyrical tone from the note “A” with a warm hue. A great base for ballads, neo-soul, and cinematic harmonies.
Powerful, focused tone from the note “A” without a defined mode. Perfect for riffs, rock compositions, and overdriven playing, works well in drop tunings.
Open, bright tone from the note “A” that creates a light sense of space. Fits perfectly on clean guitar and suits modern pop, indie, and acoustic arrangements.
Soft harmonic tension from the note “A” that naturally seeks resolution. Often used to create motion between stable chords.
Clear, stable, and versatile tone from the note “A”. Fits many styles and can be easily expanded with extra notes for added brightness. Added tones: add2.
Clear, stable, and versatile tone from the note “A”. Fits many styles and can be easily expanded with extra notes for added brightness. Added tones: add4.
Clear, stable, and versatile tone from the note “A”. Fits many styles and can be easily expanded with extra notes for added brightness. Added tones: add9.
Clear, stable, and versatile tone from the note “A”. Fits many styles and can be easily expanded with extra notes for added brightness. Added tones: add11.
Bright, springy tone from the note “A” with a characteristic sixth. Versatile for jazz and pop arrangements, adding lightness, motion and a gentle drive.
Open, clean, and light tone from the note “A” with a gentle color. Often found in lounge, bossa nova, and acoustic arrangements.
Deep, velvety tone from the note “A” with a gentle sixth instead of a seventh. Sits well in soul, neo-soul and bossa nova, adding a warm retro hue.
Energetic tone from the note “A” with a strong pull toward resolution. A classic element of jazz and blues progressions, adding drive and character.
Bright upper accent from the note “A” that keeps a clear harmonic role. Works great in swing, fusion, and other energetic styles.
A spicy harmonic color from the note “A” that highlights movement and adds individuality. Used to create an expressive yet smooth sound.