Guitar chord identifier
Standard tuning. Tap frets, including open strings, to name the chord.
Tap another string or fret to name the chord.
What is this guitar chord identifier?
This page is a free reverse guitar chord identifier for standard EADGBE tuning. Tap the frets that match the notes you hold, including open strings, and WhatsChord returns one chord name plus fingering diagrams in your browser. No account is required. It names a single chord from your taps and does not scrape songs or YouTube links.
Use Clear to reset the board. Switch to Piano or Ukulele from the tool bar when you need another instrument. The same naming rules power every mode on the site.
How do I identify a chord on a guitar fretboard?
Open this page and tap each sounding fret on the six-string board. Include open strings when they ring. When enough notes are selected, the result area shows a chord name and one to three chord-box diagrams. If several names fit, pick a candidate from the warning list to lock it.
Preferences such as instrument and theme can stay in localStorage on your device. JavaScript is required to tap frets; the FAQ below still describes the tool without it.
Which tuning does this guitar board use?
The board assumes standard guitar tuning EADGBE from lowest string to highest. Frets are labeled so you can match the shape in your hands. Alternate tunings are not modeled on this page; retune to standard or use the by-notes chips if you only know pitch classes.
FAQ
What is the guitar chord identifier?
This page is a free reverse guitar chord identifier for standard EADGBE tuning. Tap the frets that match the notes you hold, including open strings, and WhatsChord returns one chord name plus fingering diagrams in your browser. No account is required. It names a single chord from your taps and does not scrape songs or YouTube links.
How do I identify a chord on a guitar fretboard?
Open this page and tap each sounding fret on the six-string board. Include open strings when they ring. When enough notes are selected, the result area shows a chord name and one to three chord-box diagrams. If several names fit, pick a candidate from the warning list to lock it.
Can this tool name chords from a YouTube link or a full song?
No. WhatsChord only names one chord from notes you tap or select. It does not accept streaming links, upload audio, or build whole-song charts. If you need the name of a shape from a recording, play or hold it yourself and tap those frets, keys, or note chips here instead.
Is WhatsChord a tab editor?
No. This site is a reverse chord identifier: notes in, one chord name and fingering diagrams out. It is not a tablature editor, staff writer, or song library. You will not find measure grids, rhythm strips, or whole-song charts on these pages.
Do I need an account or payment?
No. Every identifier page is free in the browser with no sign-up and no checkout. Instrument and theme preferences may stay in localStorage on your device. Optional native ads may appear below the tool later; they do not cover the fretboard or keyboard.