How To Read Guitar Chord Charts and Tabs

September 20,2024

Introducing the Learning Guitar Series. Over the next few months, our friend and guitar teacher extraordinaire Haley Powers will teach you how to take your guitar playing to the next level. From locking down a practice routine to nailing an acoustic cover, Haley has you covered. One of the most frustrating feelings as a guitarist is when even simple tutorials gloss over things that you don't know. When you're a beginner, it can be confusing — and even discouraging — when your teacher assumes you already know how to read their charts and diagrams. It’s almost like when you’re applying to a new job to start getting experience, only to find all the jobs require 5-7 years of experience (ugh, we’ve all been there). Most guitarists will use chord charts or tabs to break down how to correctly play the guitar components