Guitar chord finder
Tap positions on the fretboard to identify a chord.
Identify guitar chords in seconds with our free Guitar Chord Finder. Tap notes directly onto the virtual fretboard and the tool instantly analyzes the note combination to reveal the chord name.
Whether you're learning guitar, writing songs, building chord progressions, or transcribing music by ear, this tool helps you understand exactly what chord shape you're playing.
How it works
- Click or tap any position on the fretboard.
- Add as many notes as needed.
- The tool detects the notes you selected.
- Your chord name appears instantly.
- Clear the fretboard and try a new shape.
The chord finder works with simple triads, power chords, seventh chords, extended chords, inversions, and many common guitar voicings.
Why use a guitar chord finder?
Many guitarists discover chord shapes before they know the chord name. This tool bridges that gap.
Use it to:
- Identify unknown chord shapes
- Learn music theory on the fretboard
- Discover alternate voicings
- Analyze songs by ear
- Build chord progressions
- Explore songwriting ideas
- Understand chord construction
- Improve improvisation and soloing
Beginner Guitarists
Learn how notes combine to form chords and build a stronger understanding of the fretboard.
Intermediate Players
Identify unfamiliar shapes and discover new ways to voice common chords.
Songwriters
Experiment with note combinations and uncover unique chord colours for your music.
Music Producers
Quickly identify guitar chords when programming MIDI parts, recording guitars, or analyzing songs.
Common chord fypes to find
The Guitar Chord Finder recognizes a wide range of chord structures, including:
- Major chords
- Minor chords
- Power chords
- Suspended chords
- Diminished chords
- Augmented chords
- Major 7th chords
- Minor 7th chords
- Dominant 7th chords
- Add9 chords
- 6th chords
- Extended jazz chords
- Chord inversions
Understanding how chords are built helps you learn songs faster and write better music.
Instead of memorizing shapes, start recognizing the intervals and note relationships that create each chord. Over time, you'll spot patterns across the entire fretboard and become a more confident player.