Enter the real notes
Click only the notes that ring. Muted strings should stay out of the shape, even if your fingers touch them.
Guitar Chord Finder by Notes
Click the notes you are playing on the guitar and see what chord names those notes could form.
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Chord Finder
6: E5: A4: D3: G2: B1: E
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LockedE A D G B E
Root3rd5th7+
Unique notes
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Intervals
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Results
Possible chord names
Enter notes on the fretboard to analyze.
Warnings
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What this tool helps with
- Identify unknown guitar shapes by entering the notes that actually ring.
- Compare possible roots and alternate chord names when one shape has more than one reading.
- See the interval structure behind the chord instead of only the final label.
- Use tuning and fret-shift controls when the shape is outside a simple open-position chord.
How to Identify a Guitar Chord From Notes
Enter the notes you are really playing. Small details like open strings and bass notes can change the chord name.
Watch the bass note
The lowest note can change how a chord is heard. A familiar shape may get a different name when the bass moves.
Compare possible names
Some shapes have more than one reasonable name. Look at the options and choose the one that fits the song around it.
Check the shape after
Once you have a likely name, open the dictionary and compare notes, intervals, and common voicings.
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FAQ
Can the same notes have more than one chord name?
Yes. The same notes can point to different names depending on root, bass note, and musical context.
Should I include muted strings?
No. Only enter notes that actually ring in the shape.
What should I do after finding a name?
Open the chord dictionary or progressions tool to check the chord against shapes, intervals, and key context.