Guitar Chords for Beginners Chart, Letter
Search traffic for beginner guitar chords often lands on ad-heavy pages with tiny JPEGs — this chart uses vector diagrams that stay sharp when printed. Each shape uses the same open-position fingering most introductory books teach.
Download once per semester and print classroom sets. The essential or worship chord sets are available in the controls below when your group is ready.
Related charts: CAGED system guitar chart.
What you need at the guitar stand
- A basic home inkjet or laser printer — print at 100%, scaling off (opens in new tab)
- Letter-size copy paper (32 lb) for crisp lines and margins (opens in new tab)
- Black ink or toner cartridges matched to your printer (opens in new tab)
- Guitar picks in a few thicknesses for chord charts and scales (opens in new tab)
- A capo to match chart keys without retuning every song (opens in new tab)
- A clip-on tuner that stays on the headstock while you practice (opens in new tab)
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