Guides
Music guides
Clear, practical guides written by players: how to tune, how to read and learn chords, how to keep time and how keys work. Each one links straight to the tool you need.
Tuning
Chords
- How to read guitar chord diagramsStrings, frets, dots, finger numbers, O and X, barres and chord names.6 min read
- How to learn guitar chords fastThe first chords to learn, the one-minute drill, guide fingers and a 4-week plan.6 min read
- Barre chords made easyLeverage instead of grip, a practice route from the 5th fret, and easy F options.6 min read
- How to use a capoPlacement without buzz, a capo chart, and finding the fret for any key.5 min read
Rhythm and tempo
Theory and ear
Tools used in these guides
How we write these guides
Every guide is written and checked by musicians, uses plain words, and states facts we can verify: pitches are calculated from A4 = 440 Hz, chord shapes and capo tables come from the same theory engine that draws our chord pages, and tempo ranges match our metronome. We review each guide regularly and show the date at the top. We never publish song chords or lyrics.