Guitar Chord Chart: Printable and Blank
Quick answer
24 beginner chords with finger numbers, plus a 20-box blank chord sheet. Press Print and pick "Save as PDF" for a free PDF. Start with Em, Am, C, G and D.
Tip: in the print window choose "Save as PDF" to keep a copy. Charts print on one page in black and white.
Guitar chord chart (24 chords)
How to read it: the thick line at the top is the nut; vertical lines are strings, low E on the left. Dots show where to press and the number is the finger (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little). O = play open, X = don't play.
Major chords
Minor chords
7th chords
Sus, add9 and maj7
Blank chord chart
20 empty chord boxes for writing your own shapes or a song's chords.
Which chords to learn first
- Em, Am, C, G, D: thousands of songs use only these. See easy songs by chords.
- E, A, Dm and the 7th chords.
- F and Bm: these are barre chords. Use Fmaj7 until you are ready, then follow the barre chord guide.
Can't play a chord in your song? The capo transposer swaps it for an easier shape, and the chord finder shows any chord.
See these chords played
Guitar Tricks' beginner course teaches these shapes with video and slow-motion.
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What guitar chords should a beginner learn first?
Em, Am, C, G and D. Then E, A and Dm. Leave F and Bm until those change smoothly.
How do I read a guitar chord chart?
Strings run top to bottom with the low E on the left; frets run across. Dots show where to press, numbers show which finger, O means open, X means don't play.
Can I print this chord chart as a PDF?
Yes. Press Print chord chart and choose Save as PDF in your print window.
What is a blank chord chart for?
Writing down chord shapes from lessons, your own chords, or the chords of a song in order.
How many chords do I need to play songs?
Four or five open chords cover a huge number of songs.
Sources checked
- Guitar chord diagram conventions (checked Oct 23, 2026): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chord_chart
FretCompare explains standard technique and setup practice in its own words. Specs are starting points; adjust to feel.
How this page was made
Made by Andrew. Standard open-position fingerings, checked shape by shape. How we rate.