The Most Important Chords for Beginners

You can play the majority of English-language popular songs using just 23 to 26 beginner chords (depending on your instrument). To understand why, check out the 23-Chord Challenge.

Click below to see the most important beginner chord diagrams for your instrument.

Beginner Chords (by Instrument)

Want to see songs that use these beginner chords? Visit the Search Songs by Chords page to find music to play.

Good luck. And happy strumming.

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The Most Important Chords for Beginners

Beginner Chords (by Instrument)

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