Last updated on Jun 20, 2026, 11:27 AM
| Level | Chord | Type | Diagram Link | Why These Fingers Are Used |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | C | Major | Places C, E, G notes in easiest open position while minimizing finger stretch. | |
| Beginner | C | Major | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C | Places C, E, G notes in easiest open position while minimizing finger stretch. |
| Beginner | G | Major | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/G | Keeps root G on bass string and doubles G/B/D notes for fuller sound. |
| Beginner | D | Major | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D | Compact triangle shape allows D-F#-A triad near nut. |
| Beginner | A | Major | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/A | Three adjacent strings create complete A major triad. |
| Beginner | E | Major | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/E | Uses open strings to create rich resonance with minimal effort. |
| Beginner | Am | Minor | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Am | Same as A shape with lowered 3rd for minor sound. |
| Beginner | Em | Minor | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Em | Simplest minor chord using only two fingers. |
| Beginner | Dm | Minor | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Dm | Creates D-F-A triad with efficient finger placement. |
| Intermediate | F | Major Barre | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/F | Barre recreates E-shape chord moved up one fret. |
| Intermediate | Bm | Minor Barre | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Bm | Barre recreates Am-shape moved up neck. |
| Intermediate | C7 | Dominant 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C7 | Adds Bb note to create tension needing resolution. |
| Intermediate | G7 | Dominant 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/G7 | Introduces F note, creating pull toward C. |
| Intermediate | D7 | Dominant 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D7 | Efficient placement adds C note to D chord. |
| Intermediate | A7 | Dominant 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/A7 | Removes one note to expose minor seventh interval. |
| Intermediate | E7 | Dominant 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/E7 | Open-string design makes blues progressions easy. |
| Intermediate | Cm | Minor Barre | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Cm | Barre shape allows movable minor chord. |
| Intermediate | Gm | Minor Barre | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Gm | Same movable minor pattern. |
| Intermediate | F#m | Minor Barre | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Fm | Common movable minor shape for many keys. |
| Advanced | Cmaj7 | Major 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Cmaj7 | Adds B note for smooth jazz-like sound. |
| Advanced | Gmaj7 | Major 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Gmaj7 | Creates sophisticated major harmony. |
| Advanced | Dmaj7 | Major 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Dmaj7 | Adds major seventh without large stretches. |
| Advanced | Amaj7 | Major 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Amaj7 | Optimized voicing for easy transition from A. |
| Advanced | Em7 | Minor 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Em7 | Adds D note while keeping open strings. |
| Advanced | Am7 | Minor 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Am7 | Relaxed version of Am with added color. |
| Advanced | Dm7 | Minor 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Dm7 | Creates softer jazz-style minor sound. |
| Advanced | Bm7 | Minor 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Bm7 | Barre version optimized for movement. |
| Advanced | Csus2 | Suspended | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Csus2 | Replaces third with second for open sound. |
| Advanced | Csus4 | Suspended | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Csus4 | Replaces third with fourth creating tension. |
| Advanced | Dsus2 | Suspended | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Dsus2 | Common folk and worship chord shape. |
| Advanced | Dsus4 | Suspended | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Dsus4 | Easy embellishment of D major. |
| Advanced | Asus2 | Suspended | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Asus2 | Wide open modern sound. |
| Advanced | Asus4 | Suspended | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Asus4 | Frequently used in rock progressions. |
| Advanced | Cadd9 | Add9 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Cadd9 | Adds D note without changing major quality. |
| Advanced | Gadd9 | Add9 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Gadd9 | Creates spacious acoustic sound. |
| Advanced | Dadd9 | Add9 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Dadd9 | Popular modern pop voicing. |
| Jazz | C6 | Sixth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C6 | Adds A note for swing and jazz flavor. |
| Jazz | G6 | Sixth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/G6 | Smooth substitute for G major. |
| Jazz | A6 | Sixth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/A6 | Common country and jazz chord. |
| Jazz | C9 | Ninth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C9 | Extends dominant chord with 9th interval. |
| Jazz | G9 | Ninth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/G9 | Blues and funk staple. |
| Jazz | D9 | Ninth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D9 | Compact dominant extension. |
| Jazz | A9 | Ninth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/A9 | Common rhythm guitar voicing. |
| Jazz | C13 | Thirteenth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C13 | Contains multiple chord extensions. |
| Jazz | G13 | Thirteenth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/G13 | Rich dominant color. |
| Jazz | A13 | Thirteenth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/A13 | Funk and jazz rhythm staple. |
| Advanced | Cdim | Diminished | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Cdim | Built from stacked minor thirds. |
| Advanced | Bdim | Diminished | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Bdim | Creates strong tension toward resolution. |
| Advanced | Caug | Augmented | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Caug | Raised fifth creates unstable sound. |
| Advanced | Gaug | Augmented | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Gaug | Used as transition chord. |
| Advanced | Eaug | Augmented | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Eaug | Common in jazz and classical harmony. |
| Beginner | C | Major | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C | Uses open strings to produce C-E-G while minimizing finger movement and maximizing sustain. |
| Beginner | Cm | Minor | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Cm | Barre shape lowers the 3rd (Eb) to create a minor sound while remaining movable. |
| Intermediate | C7 | Dominant 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C7 | Adds Bb (minor seventh) creating tension that naturally resolves to F. |
| Intermediate | Cmaj7 | Major 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Cmaj7 | Adds B (major seventh) for a smooth jazz-like character. |
| Intermediate | Cm7 | Minor 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Cm7 | Combines minor quality with Bb for a richer harmonic texture. |
| Intermediate | Csus2 | Suspended 2 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Csus2 | Replaces E with D, creating an open unresolved sound. |
| Intermediate | Csus4 | Suspended 4 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Csus4 | Replaces E with F, creating tension before resolving back to C major. |
| Advanced | Cadd9 | Add 9 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Cadd9 | Adds D while preserving the major triad for a wider acoustic sound. |
| Advanced | C6 | Sixth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C6 | Adds A for a warm swing and jazz flavor. |
| Advanced | Cm6 | Minor Sixth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Cm6 | Adds A to Cm creating a sophisticated jazz harmony. |
| Advanced | C9 | Ninth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C9 | Adds D to a dominant chord for blues and funk applications. |
| Advanced | Cm9 | Minor Ninth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Cm9 | Adds the 9th while preserving the minor quality. |
| Advanced | C11 | Eleventh | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C11 | Adds F creating a spacious and complex sound. |
| Advanced | C13 | Thirteenth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C13 | Includes upper extensions while omitting less important tones for playability. |
| Advanced | Cdim | Diminished | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Cdim | Uses stacked minor thirds creating strong harmonic tension. |
| Advanced | Cdim7 | Diminished 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Cdim7 | Symmetrical shape repeats every three frets and resolves strongly. |
| Advanced | Caug | Augmented | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Caug | Raises the fifth (G#) creating instability and forward motion. |
| Advanced | C7sus4 | Dominant Sus4 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C7sus4 | Combines suspended tension with dominant-function harmony. |
| Jazz | Cmaj9 | Major Ninth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Cmaj9 | Adds D and B creating lush jazz voicings. |
| Jazz | Cm11 | Minor Eleventh | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Cm11 | Extended minor harmony often used in modal jazz. |
| Jazz | Cm13 | Minor Thirteenth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Cm13 | Rich extension containing multiple color tones. |
| Jazz | C7b9 | Dominant Flat 9 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C7b9 | Adds Db for strong classical and jazz tension. |
| Jazz | C7#9 | Dominant Sharp 9 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C7sharp9 | Hendrix-style chord combining major and minor color. |
| Jazz | C7#11 | Dominant Sharp 11 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C7sharp11 | Lydian dominant sound used extensively in jazz. |
| Jazz | C13sus4 | 13 Sus4 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C13sus4 | Combines dominant, suspended and 13th color tones. |
| Jazz | Cmaj13 | Major 13 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Cmaj13 | Full major harmony with sophisticated upper extensions. |
| Beginner | C# | Major | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C%23 | Uses an A-shape barre chord to place C#, F, and G# notes efficiently across the fretboard. |
| Beginner | C#m | Minor | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C%23m | Derived from the major shape by lowering the 3rd, creating a movable minor voicing. |
| Intermediate | C#7 | Dominant 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C%237 | Adds B natural (minor seventh) to create dominant-function tension. |
| Intermediate | C#maj7 | Major 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C%23maj7 | Adds C (major seventh) for a smooth and sophisticated sound. |
| Intermediate | C#m7 | Minor 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C%23m7 | Combines minor quality with a flattened seventh for jazz and soul progressions. |
| Intermediate | C#sus2 | Suspended 2 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C%23sus2 | Replaces the 3rd with the 2nd for an open and unresolved sound. |
| Intermediate | C#sus4 | Suspended 4 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C%23sus4 | Replaces the 3rd with the 4th to create tension before resolution. |
| Advanced | C#add9 | Add 9 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C%23add9 | Adds the ninth while preserving the major triad. |
| Advanced | C#6 | Sixth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C%236 | Adds A# creating a warm jazz and country flavor. |
| Advanced | C#m6 | Minor Sixth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C%23m6 | Adds the sixth interval to enrich the minor harmony. |
| Advanced | C#9 | Ninth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C%239 | Extends the dominant chord with the ninth for blues and funk. |
| Advanced | C#m9 | Minor Ninth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C%23m9 | Adds a colorful ninth while maintaining minor tonality. |
| Advanced | C#11 | Eleventh | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C%2311 | Introduces the eleventh for a spacious modern sound. |
| Advanced | C#13 | Thirteenth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C%2313 | Includes upper extensions while remaining playable on guitar. |
| Advanced | C#dim | Diminished | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C%23dim | Built from stacked minor thirds creating strong tension. |
| Advanced | C#dim7 | Diminished 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C%23dim7 | Symmetrical structure allows easy transposition every three frets. |
| Advanced | C#aug | Augmented | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C%23aug | Raises the fifth to create instability and movement. |
| Advanced | C#7sus4 | Dominant Sus4 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C%237sus4 | Combines dominant tension with a suspended fourth. |
| Jazz | C#maj9 | Major Ninth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C%23maj9 | Adds ninth and major seventh for lush jazz harmony. |
| Jazz | C#m11 | Minor Eleventh | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C%23m11 | Extended minor voicing common in modern jazz. |
| Jazz | C#m13 | Minor Thirteenth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C%23m13 | Rich chord containing multiple color tones. |
| Jazz | C#7b9 | Dominant Flat 9 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C%237b9 | Creates strong resolution tension used in jazz and classical music. |
| Jazz | C#7#9 | Dominant Sharp 9 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C%237sharp9 | Famous blues-rock sound often associated with Hendrix-style harmony. |
| Jazz | C#7#11 | Dominant Sharp 11 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C%237sharp11 | Produces a Lydian dominant color frequently used in fusion and jazz. |
| Jazz | C#13sus4 | 13 Sus4 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C%2313sus4 | Combines suspension and upper extensions in one voicing. |
| Jazz | C#maj13 | Major 13 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/C%23maj13 | Full extended major harmony with a sophisticated sound. |
| Beginner | D | Major | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D | Compact open-position shape creates D-F#-A triad while allowing strings to ring clearly. |
| Beginner | Dm | Minor | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Dm | Lowers the third (F# to F) while maintaining an ergonomic open chord shape. |
| Intermediate | D7 | Dominant 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D7 | Adds C natural, creating tension that resolves strongly to G. |
| Intermediate | Dmaj7 | Major 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Dmaj7 | Adds C# for a smooth, sophisticated major-seven sound. |
| Intermediate | Dm7 | Minor 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Dm7 | Combines D minor with C natural for a mellow jazz texture. |
| Intermediate | Dsus2 | Suspended 2 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Dsus2 | Replaces F# with E, creating an open and unresolved sound. |
| Intermediate | Dsus4 | Suspended 4 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Dsus4 | Replaces F# with G, creating tension before resolving back to D. |
| Advanced | Dadd9 | Add 9 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Dadd9 | Adds E while preserving the major triad, producing a modern acoustic sound. |
| Advanced | D6 | Sixth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D6 | Adds B, creating a warm country and jazz flavor. |
| Advanced | Dm6 | Minor Sixth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Dm6 | Adds B to D minor, producing a richer harmonic color. |
| Advanced | D9 | Ninth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D9 | Adds E to a dominant chord for blues, funk, and jazz applications. |
| Advanced | Dm9 | Minor Ninth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Dm9 | Extends the minor chord with a ninth for greater depth. |
| Advanced | D11 | Eleventh | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D11 | Adds G, creating a spacious and atmospheric sound. |
| Advanced | D13 | Thirteenth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D13 | Includes upper extensions while remaining practical on guitar. |
| Advanced | Ddim | Diminished | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Ddim | Uses stacked minor thirds to create strong harmonic tension. |
| Advanced | Ddim7 | Diminished 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Ddim7 | Symmetrical structure allows easy movement across the fretboard. |
| Advanced | Daug | Augmented | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Daug | Raises the fifth (A#) to create instability and forward motion. |
| Advanced | D7sus4 | Dominant Sus4 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D7sus4 | Combines dominant tension with a suspended fourth. |
| Jazz | Dmaj9 | Major Ninth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Dmaj9 | Adds E and C# for a lush, sophisticated jazz voicing. |
| Jazz | Dm11 | Minor Eleventh | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Dm11 | Rich extended minor harmony frequently used in jazz. |
| Jazz | Dm13 | Minor Thirteenth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Dm13 | Adds multiple color tones while retaining minor character. |
| Jazz | D7b9 | Dominant Flat 9 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D7b9 | Creates strong tension commonly used in jazz turnarounds. |
| Jazz | D7#9 | Dominant Sharp 9 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D7sharp9 | Produces a blues-rock sound blending major and minor colors. |
| Jazz | D7#11 | Dominant Sharp 11 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D7sharp11 | Creates a bright Lydian dominant sound. |
| Jazz | D13sus4 | 13 Sus4 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D13sus4 | Combines suspension with extended dominant harmony. |
| Jazz | Dmaj13 | Major 13 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Dmaj13 | Full major harmony enriched with upper extensions. |
| Beginner | D# (Eb) | Major | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D%23 | Uses a barre chord based on the C or A shape to efficiently play D#-G-A# across the fretboard. |
| Beginner | D#m (Ebm) | Minor | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D%23m | Lowers the third (G to F#) while maintaining a movable barre shape. |
| Intermediate | D#7 | Dominant 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D%237 | Adds C# (minor seventh) creating strong dominant tension. |
| Intermediate | D#maj7 | Major 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D%23maj7 | Adds D natural (major seventh) for a smooth jazz-oriented sound. |
| Intermediate | D#m7 | Minor 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D%23m7 | Combines minor quality with a flattened seventh for soulful harmony. |
| Intermediate | D#sus2 | Suspended 2 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D%23sus2 | Replaces the third with the second, creating an open unresolved sound. |
| Intermediate | D#sus4 | Suspended 4 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D%23sus4 | Replaces the third with the fourth, creating tension before resolution. |
| Advanced | D#add9 | Add 9 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D%23add9 | Adds the ninth without changing the major quality of the chord. |
| Advanced | D#6 | Sixth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D%236 | Adds C natural, producing a warm jazz and country sound. |
| Advanced | D#m6 | Minor Sixth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D%23m6 | Adds a sixth to the minor triad, creating sophisticated harmony. |
| Advanced | D#9 | Ninth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D%239 | Extends the dominant chord with the ninth for blues and funk styles. |
| Advanced | D#m9 | Minor Ninth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D%23m9 | Adds the ninth while preserving the minor character. |
| Advanced | D#11 | Eleventh | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D%2311 | Introduces the eleventh interval for a spacious sound. |
| Advanced | D#13 | Thirteenth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D%2313 | Includes upper extensions while maintaining playability. |
| Advanced | D#dim | Diminished | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D%23dim | Uses stacked minor thirds creating strong harmonic tension. |
| Advanced | D#dim7 | Diminished 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D%23dim7 | Symmetrical structure allows easy transposition across the neck. |
| Advanced | D#aug | Augmented | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D%23aug | Raises the fifth to create instability and movement. |
| Advanced | D#7sus4 | Dominant Sus4 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D%237sus4 | Combines dominant-function harmony with suspended tension. |
| Jazz | D#maj9 | Major Ninth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D%23maj9 | Adds the ninth and major seventh for lush jazz harmony. |
| Jazz | D#m11 | Minor Eleventh | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D%23m11 | Extended minor voicing common in modern jazz and fusion. |
| Jazz | D#m13 | Minor Thirteenth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D%23m13 | Rich extended harmony with multiple color tones. |
| Jazz | D#7b9 | Dominant Flat 9 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D%237b9 | Creates strong tension that resolves effectively in jazz progressions. |
| Jazz | D#7#9 | Dominant Sharp 9 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D%237sharp9 | Produces a blues-rock sound combining major and minor colors. |
| Jazz | D#7#11 | Dominant Sharp 11 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D%237sharp11 | Creates the bright Lydian dominant sound used in jazz. |
| Jazz | D#13sus4 | 13 Sus4 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D%2313sus4 | Combines suspension and upper extensions in one voicing. |
| Jazz | D#maj13 | Major 13 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/D%23maj13 | Full major harmony enriched with sophisticated extensions. |
| Beginner | E | Major | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/E | Uses all six strings with open notes, creating a full and resonant E-G#-B triad. |
| Beginner | Em | Minor | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Em | Lowers the third (G# to G) while keeping an easy two-finger shape. |
| Intermediate | E7 | Dominant 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/E7 | Adds D natural, creating dominant tension that resolves strongly to A. |
| Intermediate | Emaj7 | Major 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Emaj7 | Adds D# for a smooth, sophisticated major-seven sound. |
| Intermediate | Em7 | Minor 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Em7 | Combines minor quality with D natural for blues, folk, and jazz styles. |
| Intermediate | Esus2 | Suspended 2 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Esus2 | Replaces G# with F#, creating an open and unresolved sound. |
| Intermediate | Esus4 | Suspended 4 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Esus4 | Replaces G# with A, creating tension before resolving back to E major. |
| Advanced | Eadd9 | Add 9 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Eadd9 | Adds F# while preserving the major triad for a modern, spacious sound. |
| Advanced | E6 | Sixth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/E6 | Adds C#, creating a warm jazz and country flavor. |
| Advanced | Em6 | Minor Sixth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Em6 | Adds C# to Em, producing a richer harmonic texture. |
| Advanced | E9 | Ninth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/E9 | Adds F# to the dominant chord, commonly used in blues and funk. |
| Advanced | Em9 | Minor Ninth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Em9 | Extends the minor chord with the ninth for depth and color. |
| Advanced | E11 | Eleventh | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/E11 | Adds A, creating a broad and atmospheric sound. |
| Advanced | E13 | Thirteenth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/E13 | Includes upper extensions while maintaining playability. |
| Advanced | Edim | Diminished | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Edim | Uses stacked minor thirds creating strong tension and instability. |
| Advanced | Edim7 | Diminished 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Edim7 | Symmetrical shape allows easy movement around the fretboard. |
| Advanced | Eaug | Augmented | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Eaug | Raises the fifth (C) to create instability and forward motion. |
| Advanced | E7sus4 | Dominant Sus4 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/E7sus4 | Combines suspended tension with dominant-function harmony. |
| Jazz | Emaj9 | Major Ninth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Emaj9 | Adds F# and D# for lush jazz harmony. |
| Jazz | Em11 | Minor Eleventh | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Em11 | Rich extended minor harmony often used in jazz and fusion. |
| Jazz | Em13 | Minor Thirteenth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Em13 | Adds multiple color tones while preserving minor tonality. |
| Jazz | E7b9 | Dominant Flat 9 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/E7b9 | Creates strong tension frequently used in jazz turnarounds. |
| Jazz | E7#9 | Dominant Sharp 9 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/E7sharp9 | Famous Hendrix-style chord blending major and minor colors. |
| Jazz | E7#11 | Dominant Sharp 11 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/E7sharp11 | Produces a bright Lydian dominant sound used in fusion and jazz. |
| Jazz | E13sus4 | 13 Sus4 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/E13sus4 | Combines suspension with rich upper extensions. |
| Jazz | Emaj13 | Major 13 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Emaj13 | Full extended major harmony with sophisticated jazz color. |
| Beginner | F | Major | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/F | Uses a barre chord derived from the E-shape, allowing all chord tones (F-A-C) to ring clearly across six strings. |
| Beginner | Fm | Minor | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Fm | Lowers the third (A to Ab) while preserving the movable barre shape. |
| Intermediate | F7 | Dominant 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/F7 | Adds Eb (minor seventh), creating dominant tension that resolves naturally to Bb. |
| Intermediate | Fmaj7 | Major 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Fmaj7 | Adds E (major seventh) for a smooth, sophisticated jazz sound. |
| Intermediate | Fm7 | Minor 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Fm7 | Combines minor tonality with Eb, producing a mellow and soulful sound. |
| Intermediate | Fsus2 | Suspended 2 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Fsus2 | Replaces A with G, creating an open and unresolved character. |
| Intermediate | Fsus4 | Suspended 4 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Fsus4 | Replaces A with Bb, creating tension before resolving to F major. |
| Advanced | Fadd9 | Add 9 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Fadd9 | Adds G while maintaining the F major triad for a wider harmonic texture. |
| Advanced | F6 | Sixth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/F6 | Adds D, producing a warm jazz and country flavor. |
| Advanced | Fm6 | Minor Sixth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Fm6 | Adds D to F minor, creating sophisticated jazz harmony. |
| Advanced | F9 | Ninth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/F9 | Extends the dominant chord with G, commonly used in blues and funk. |
| Advanced | Fm9 | Minor Ninth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Fm9 | Adds the ninth while preserving the minor quality. |
| Advanced | F11 | Eleventh | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/F11 | Adds Bb, creating a spacious and atmospheric sound. |
| Advanced | F13 | Thirteenth | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/F13 | Includes upper extensions while remaining playable on guitar. |
| Advanced | Fdim | Diminished | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Fdim | Built from stacked minor thirds, creating strong harmonic tension. |
| Advanced | Fdim7 | Diminished 7 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Fdim7 | Symmetrical structure allows the shape to repeat every three frets. |
| Advanced | Faug | Augmented | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/Faug | Raises the fifth (C#) to create instability and forward motion. |
| Advanced | F7sus4 | Dominant Sus4 | https://www.oolimo.com/en/guitar-chords/F7sus4 | Combines dominant tension with suspended harmony. |