Chord Charts

Triad Chord Diagrams

Major Triads

Major triad voicings across all five octave shapes. Major triads contain the Root, Major 3rd, and Perfect 5th.

Minor Triads

Minor triad voicings across all five octave shapes. Minor triads contain the Root, Minor 3rd, and Perfect 5th.

Dominant Triads

Dominant triad voicings across all five octave shapes. Contains the Root, Major 3rd, and flat 7th (without the 5th).

Half-diminished Triads

Half-diminished triad voicings across all five octave shapes. Contains the Root, Minor 3rd, and flat 5th.

Using Triads in Practice

Triads are the building blocks of harmony. Here are tips for practicing these chord shapes:

  • Master each shape individually before combining them
  • Practice moving between shapes in the same octave position
  • Try playing arpeggios (one note at a time) through each triad shape
  • Use triads for comping behind melodies and solos
  • Experiment with adding or removing notes to create different voicings

Seventh Chord Diagrams

6th String Root Seventh Chords

Major 7th, Minor 7th, and Dominant 7th chord voicings with the root on the 6th string.

5th String Root Seventh Chords

Major 7th, Minor 7th, and Dominant 7th chord voicings with the root on the 5th string.

4th String Root Seventh Chords

Major 7th, Minor 7th, Dominant 7th, and Half-diminished chord voicings with the root on the 4th string.

Using Seventh Chords in Practice

Seventh chords add richness and color to your playing. Here are some tips for practicing these chord shapes:

  • Practice each shape individually until you can form it cleanly
  • Work on transitions between different seventh chord types (Maj7, min7, dom7)
  • Use the chord scale generator to practice common progressions with these chord types
  • Try playing the same chord with both 5th and 6th string root positions
  • For dominant 7th chords, practice resolving them to their target chords (V7 to I or i)