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Open Chords

Common Open Chords

Open position chords sound “twangy” because they include unfretted strings that are permitted to ring open. There are several different variations of open guitar chords. This chart represents 18 of the most useful open chords that you’ll need for playing country and bluegrass songs.

Chart Key
X = Mute String
0 = Let String Ring Open