Understanding Guitar Chord Charts

What does the thick line at the top of the guitar chord chart represent?

• The guitar frets

• The top of the neck also called the nut

• The guitar strings

• The guitar's bottom, also called the bridge

How do the strings on the guitar correspond to the chart?

• Not at all

• Vertically

• Horizontally

• Diagonally

What do the lines that go sideways on the chart indicate?

• Notes

• Strings

• Frets

• Fingers

What do the circles or dots on the guitar chord chart signify?

• Fret numbers

• Note pitches

• Finger placement locations

• String vibration points

How are the frets numbered on the guitar chord chart?

• From neck to sound hole

• Alphabetically

• From sound hole to the neck

• Randomly

Where should you place your fingers according to the dots on the chart?

• Fret 3

• Fret 1

• Fret 4

• Fret 2

Which fingers are suggested to use for the demonstrated chord?

• Fingers 2 and 3

• Fingers 3 and 4

• Thumb and Finger 1

• Fingers 1 and 2

Why doesn't the thumb have a number in the finger numbering system?

• It's considered a finger

• It's always at the back

• It's used for strumming

• It's not used in playing

What is the purpose of the numbers in the dots on the chart?

• To show note duration

• To indicate finger numbers

• To indicate fret numbers

• To show string numbers

What are the String names going in order from 6-1 (face to lap)

• E A D G B E

• E B G D A E

• A B C D E F G

• L M N O P