# FaChords Guitar

> FaChords Guitar (fachords.com) is a free guitar education website founded in 2012 by Gianca, a guitar teacher and software engineer from Bergamo, Italy. The site helps guitarists understand music theory through interactive browser-based tools, step-by-step tutorials, and downloadable PDF ebooks. It covers four interconnected pillars: chords, scales, fretboard mastery, and chord progressions. The site has accumulated over 100 million lifetime views, 272+ Trustpilot reviews (4.9 stars), and 25,000+ email subscribers. Almost all content is free; revenue comes from three premium ebooks sold via Gumroad. The tech stack is Django + Vue on Google Cloud Platform.

FaChords is designed for self-taught guitar players—especially adult learners and returning players—who want to move beyond memorizing shapes and truly understand how the guitar fretboard works. The site's core philosophy is "Stop Memorizing Shapes, Start Understanding Music." Every tutorial emphasizes intervals, chord construction from theory, and fretboard navigation over rote pattern memorization.

The site features 20+ free interactive browser-based tools (no login or download required) including a chord analyzer/identifier, scale finder, fretboard note trainer, ear training games, drum machine, circle of fifths explorer, chord progression generator, and modes explorer. All tools run client-side with audio playback (Howler.js), microphone pitch detection, and work on any device.

Content is organized into structured learning paths: beginner (open chords, reading diagrams, first songs), intermediate (bar chords, seventh chords, pentatonic scales, CAGED system), and advanced (chord construction from intervals, modal interchange, secondary dominants, shell chords, chord-tone soloing). The site also covers gear reviews, song/genre tutorials, resources for guitar teachers, and a blog.

FaChords serves content in English. Left-handed guitar diagrams are available for all ebooks. The site includes accessible chord pages with textual descriptions for screen readers.

## Core Learning Pillars

- [Guitar Chords — Complete Guide](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-chord/): All-in-one chords hub with interactive chord identifier tool, chord library organized by root note (all 12 keys, 30+ chord types), step-by-step beginner chord diagrams, and lessons on intermediate/advanced chord types (bar chords, dominant 7ths, diminished, suspended, sixth, ninth, shell chords, inversions).
- [Guitar Scales — Complete Guide](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-scale/): Comprehensive scales resource covering major, minor, pentatonic, blues, all 7 modes (Ionian through Locrian), harmonic minor modes, melodic minor modes, symmetrical scales, and exotic scales. Includes interactive scale practice tool, formula tables, and fretboard pattern diagrams.
- [Guitar Fretboard Notes](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-fretboard-notes/): Tutorial on learning all notes on the guitar neck, with interactive fretboard tool, open string memorization, half-step/whole-step rules, octave patterns, and strategies for complete fretboard mastery.
- [Chord Progressions — Guitar Player's Guide](https://www.fachords.com/common-chord-progressions/): Guide to understanding and creating chord progressions, covering Nashville Number System, Roman numeral analysis, I-IV-V patterns, blues progressions, and genre-specific sequences.

## Interactive Tools & Training Games

- [Guitar Chord Analyzer & Finder](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-chord/): Click-on-fretboard chord identifier with audio playback, multiple tunings, left-hand mode, microphone pitch detection, and downloadable fretboard images.
- [Scale Finder — Interactive Fretboard Patterns Generator](https://www.fachords.com/scale-finder/): Browse scales and arpeggios by key and type, with 4-fret box, 3-notes-per-string, and all-frets display modes. Includes audio playback and scale comparison.
- [Fretboard Notes Trainer Game](https://www.fachords.com/tools/fretboard-trainer/): Timed game to memorize fretboard notes with leaderboard and competitive play.
- [Fretboard Intervals Game](https://www.fachords.com/tools/fretboard-cyber-trainer/): Rapid-fire interval recognition drills (octaves, thirds, fifths, sevenths) on the fretboard.
- [Interval Ear Training Game](https://www.fachords.com/tools/interval-trainer/): Ear training tool that plays two notes and challenges the player to identify the interval.
- [Chord Recognition Ear Training Game](https://www.fachords.com/tools/chords-recognition/): Listen-and-identify game for 20+ chord types with progressive difficulty levels.
- [Online Drum Machine](https://www.fachords.com/drum-machine-tool/): Customizable drum pattern builder for rhythm practice in any time signature.
- [Interactive Circle of Fifths Tool](https://www.fachords.com/tools/circle-of-fifths/): Visual tool for exploring keys, sharps, flats, chord progressions, modulation, and transposition.
- [Guitar Modes Explorer](https://www.fachords.com/chords-modal-scales/): Interactive mode visualizer showing notes, structure, and diatonic chords for every mode from major, harmonic minor, and melodic minor scales.
- [Scales Over Chords Tool](https://www.fachords.com/scales-over-chords-tool/): Interactive tool showing shared tones between any scale and chord combination for soloing.
- [Chord Progression Generator](https://www.fachords.com/common-chord-progressions/): Tool for creating chord progressions with real-time fretboard visualization of chord tones.

## Chord Library by Root Note

- [C Chords](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-chord/c/): All C chord types with fingerings, notes, intervals, and multiple voicings.
- [D Chords](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-chord/d/): All D chord types with fingerings, notes, intervals, and multiple voicings.
- [E Chords](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-chord/e/): All E chord types with fingerings, notes, intervals, and multiple voicings.
- [F Chords](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-chord/f/): All F chord types with fingerings, notes, intervals, and multiple voicings.
- [G Chords](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-chord/g/): All G chord types with fingerings, notes, intervals, and multiple voicings.
- [A Chords](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-chord/a/): All A chord types with fingerings, notes, intervals, and multiple voicings.
- [B Chords](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-chord/b/): All B chord types with fingerings, notes, intervals, and multiple voicings.
- [A# / Bb Chords](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-chord/a-sharp/): All A-sharp/B-flat chord types.
- [C# / Db Chords](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-chord/c-sharp/): All C-sharp/D-flat chord types.
- [D# / Eb Chords](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-chord/d-sharp/): All D-sharp/E-flat chord types.
- [F# / Gb Chords](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-chord/f-sharp/): All F-sharp/G-flat chord types.
- [G# / Ab Chords](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-chord/g-sharp/): All G-sharp/A-flat chord types.

## Chord Theory & Technique Tutorials

- [Chord Construction — Guitar Music Theory](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-music-theory/): How to build chords from intervals and the major scale. Foundation for understanding all chord types.
- [How to Read Chord Diagrams](https://www.fachords.com/how-to-read-chords-diagram/): Complete guide to reading guitar chord diagrams including strings, frets, finger numbering, muted strings, and intervals.
- [Guitar Triads](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-triads/): Three-note chord building blocks — major, minor, augmented, diminished triads and their inversions across the fretboard.
- [Bar Chords — 7 Tips](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-bar-chords/): Practical techniques for mastering barre chords, the most common beginner hurdle.
- [Power Chords](https://www.fachords.com/electric-guitar-power-chords/): Root-fifth dyads used in rock, punk, and metal. Movable shapes across the fretboard.
- [Seventh Chords on Guitar](https://www.fachords.com/seventh-chord-guitar/): How to extend triads into major 7th, minor 7th, dominant 7th, and diminished 7th chords.
- [Dominant Guitar Chords](https://www.fachords.com/dominant-guitar-chords/): 7th and 9th dominant chord construction, function in progressions, and voicings.
- [Diminished Guitar Chords](https://www.fachords.com/diminished-guitar-chords/): Diminished triads, half-diminished, and fully diminished 7th chords.
- [Suspended Chords](https://www.fachords.com/suspended-guitar-chords/): Sus2 and sus4 chord construction, charts, and musical applications.
- [Sixth Chords](https://www.fachords.com/sixth-guitar-chords/): Major 6th chord construction and jazzy applications.
- [Ninth Chords](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-ninth-chords/): Extended chord types — major 9th, minor 9th, dominant 9th charts and theory.
- [Shell Chords (3-Note Voicings)](https://www.fachords.com/shell-chords/): Stripped-down guide-tone voicings dropping the 5th for jazz and efficient comping.
- [Chord Inversions](https://www.fachords.com/chord-inversion/): How to rearrange chord tones using octave intervals for smoother voice leading.
- [Chord Substitution](https://www.fachords.com/chord-substitution/): Techniques for replacing chords to add harmonic interest, with substitution table and examples.
- [Chord Transformation](https://www.fachords.com/chord-transformation/): Method for transforming chords by shifting individual tones.
- [Move Chords Up the Neck](https://www.fachords.com/move-chords-up-the-neck/): How to transpose open chord shapes to find new voicings across the fretboard.
- [Transpose Guitar Chords — Interactive Tool](https://www.fachords.com/transpose-guitar-chords/): Tool and tutorial for transposing songs to different keys, including capo usage.
- [Guitar Capo Guide](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-capo/): How to use full and partial capos to play in any key more easily.
- [Chord Intervals and Symbols Reference](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-chords-notation/): Complete reference of chord naming conventions, symbols, and interval formulas.
- [C Chord Variations](https://www.fachords.com/c-chord-variation/): Example showing how interval combinations produce different chord types from the same root.
- [Open Guitar Chords](https://www.fachords.com/open-chords-guitar/): First-position open chord shapes for beginners.
- [First 10 Guitar Chords — Interactive](https://www.fachords.com/first-ten-guitar-chords/): Interactive tool for learning the 10 most essential beginner chords.
- [15 Intermediate Guitar Chords](https://www.fachords.com/intermediate-guitar-chord/): Beyond-beginner chord vocabulary for expanding musical range.
- [Chord Transition Tips](https://www.fachords.com/chord-transition-tips/): 13 exercises for smoother chord changes.
- [Double Stops / Dyads](https://www.fachords.com/double-stop-dyad/): Two-note intervals for enriching solos.
- [Circle of Fifths Chord Shapes](https://www.fachords.com/circle-of-fifths-chord-shape/): All chord qualities constructed using the Circle of Fifths as a chord-building aid.

## Scales & Modes Tutorials

- [Major Scale](https://www.fachords.com/major-scale/): Foundation of Western music — patterns, positions, and theory.
- [Minor Scale (Natural)](https://www.fachords.com/minor-scale/): Aeolian mode patterns and relationship to relative major.
- [Harmonic Minor Scale](https://www.fachords.com/harmonic-minor-scale/): Raised 7th variation with unique Eastern-flavored sound.
- [Melodic Minor Scale](https://www.fachords.com/melodic-minor-scale/): Jazz-essential scale with ascending raised 6th and 7th.
- [Dorian Scale](https://www.fachords.com/dorian-scale/): Jazz and rock staple — minor scale with raised 6th.
- [Phrygian Scale](https://www.fachords.com/phrygian-scale/): Spanish/flamenco-flavored mode with flatted 2nd.
- [Lydian Scale](https://www.fachords.com/lydian-scale/): Dreamy mode with raised 4th.
- [Mixolydian Scale](https://www.fachords.com/mixolydian-scale/): Bluesy major scale with flatted 7th.
- [Locrian Scale](https://www.fachords.com/locrian-scale/): Darkest mode — diminished-rooted with b2 and b5.
- [Harmonic Major Scale](https://www.fachords.com/harmonic-major-scale/): Major scale with lowered 6th.
- [Open Minor Pentatonic Scale](https://www.fachords.com/open-minor-pentatonic-scale/): Open-position pentatonic using open strings (key of E).
- [Open Major Scales](https://www.fachords.com/open-major-scale/): Major scale patterns incorporating open strings.
- [Guitar Modes — Relative and Parallel Approach](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-modes-relative-parallel/): Two methods for understanding and applying modes.
- [Guitar Scale Song Examples](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-scale-song-examples/): Real songs demonstrating each scale's sound and application.
- [CAGED System — Interactive Tutorial](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-caged-system/): Organizing the fretboard using five interlocking chord/scale shapes.
- [Fretboard Intervals](https://www.fachords.com/fretboard-intervals/): Understanding and visualizing intervals on the guitar neck.

## Progressions, Songwriting & Harmony

- [Circle of Fifths Tutorial](https://www.fachords.com/circle-of-fifths/): Complete guide to the Circle of Fifths for guitar players — keys, sharps, flats, progressions, modulation.
- [Nashville Number System](https://www.fachords.com/nashville-number-system/): Practical chord numbering system used by professional musicians.
- [Secondary Dominants](https://www.fachords.com/secondary-dominant/): How to use V-of-V chords to create harmonic interest in progressions.
- [Modal Interchange](https://www.fachords.com/modal-interchanges/): Borrowing chords from parallel modes to add color and surprise.
- [Sad Chord Progressions](https://www.fachords.com/sad-chord-progressions/): Progressions that create emotional, melancholic moods.
- [Four Chord Progression (I-V-vi-IV)](https://www.fachords.com/blog2015/how-play-4-chords-song-guitar/): The pop/rock DNA progression powering countless hit songs.
- [Guitar Keys Chart](https://www.fachords.com/ebooks/guitar-keys-chart/): How to read and use chord progression charts for each musical key.
- [Solo Over Chord Changes](https://www.fachords.com/solo-over-chord-changes/): Techniques for navigating changing harmony in lead playing.

## Lead Guitar, Soloing & Technique

- [Lead Guitar — Beginner Guide](https://www.fachords.com/lead-guitar/): Step-by-step plan covering physical ability, theory, technique, dynamics, and melodic sensibility for solo guitar.
- [Play Melodic Solos Using Chord Tones](https://www.fachords.com/play-melodic-solo/): Chord-tone soloing approach for more musical, connected improvisation.
- [Guitar Scale Exercises](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-scale-exercise/): Drills and exercises for building scale fluency across the neck.
- [Twin Guitar Harmonized Solos](https://www.fachords.com/twin-guitar-harmonized-solos/): How to create harmonized twin guitar lines.
- [Guitar Strumming Patterns](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-strumming-patterns/): 10 essential strumming patterns for daily practice.
- [Fingerstyle Basics](https://www.fachords.com/fingerstyle-basics/): Introduction to fingerpicking technique for acoustic guitar.
- [How to Improve Guitar Speed](https://www.fachords.com/how-improve-guitar-speed/): Evidence-based techniques beyond "just go slow."

## Songs, Genres & Styles

- [50 Easy Guitar Songs for Beginners](https://www.fachords.com/easy-guitar-songs/): Songs playable with basic open chords, progressively adding new chords.
- [12-Bar Blues Guitar](https://www.fachords.com/twelve-bar-blues/): Video lesson and history of the blues progression in the key of A.
- [Variations on 12-Bar Blues](https://www.fachords.com/variations-12-bar-blues/): Advanced blues progression variations across styles.
- [Blues Turnarounds](https://www.fachords.com/blues-turnaround/): Essential turnaround phrases for blues playing.
- [Gypsy Jazz Guitar Chords](https://www.fachords.com/gypsy-jazz-guitar-chords/): Django-style voicings, progressions, and techniques.
- [Ragtime Guitar](https://www.fachords.com/ragtime-guitar/): Introduction to ragtime style on guitar.
- [Bluegrass Guitar](https://www.fachords.com/bluegrass-guitar/): Bluegrass rhythm and flatpicking basics.
- [Songs and Genres Index](https://www.fachords.com/songs-and-genres/): Complete listing of song analysis, genre tutorials, and style guides.

## Practice & Learning

- [Guitar Practice Routine](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-practice-routine/): How to design an effective practice schedule based on neuroscience principles.
- [Effective Memory Practice for Guitar](https://www.fachords.com/effective-memory-practice/): Memorization strategies grounded in learning science.
- [Practice Without a Guitar](https://www.fachords.com/practice-without-guitar/): Mental practice and visualization techniques.
- [Guitar Ear Training Introduction](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-ear-training-intro/): Getting started with aural skills development.
- [Guitar Learning Roadmap](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-learning-roadmap/): Structured path from beginner to advanced.
- [Start Here](https://www.fachords.com/start-here/): Orientation page helping new visitors find the right content for their goals.

## Free Downloadable PDF Ebooks

- [Free Guitar Ebooks Index](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-pdf-ebooks/): Collection of free downloadable PDFs covering chords chart, scales/arpeggios patterns, fretboard notes map, chord formulas, and keys reference.
- [Guitar Chords Chart PDF](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-chords-chart-pdf/): Printable chord fingering charts — open positions, movable shapes, all chord types.
- [Guitar Scales PDF Ebook](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-scales-pdf-ebook/): Printable scale and arpeggio patterns — major, minor, modal, diminished, whole-tone, and more.

## Premium Ebooks (Paid, via Gumroad)

- [Chords Domination — Play Any Chord Across the Fretboard](https://fachords.gumroad.com/l/tvXjF): 80-page ebook with 800+ chord voicings, color-coded diagrams showing chord tones, note names, finger positions, visual formula table, and tones fretboard maps for 44 chord types. $18 with regional pricing.
- [52 Chord Progressions — Connect Chords and Create Great Songs](https://fachords.gumroad.com/l/QrgVt): Ebook teaching 52 foundational chord progressions across Western music genres, with analysis and application.
- [Scales Over Chords — Play the Right Scales Over Any Chord](https://fachords.gumroad.com/l/dCyxv): Ebook with scale fretboard patterns across all neck positions, plus a unique section mapping which scales work over which chords.
- [All Ebooks Bundle (20% off)](https://fachords.gumroad.com/l/giubc): Discounted bundle of all three premium ebooks.

## Gear & Equipment

- [Guitar Gear FAQ](https://www.fachords.com/gear/): Comprehensive guide to guitars, amps, pedals, recording software, and accessories.
- [Best Electric Guitars by Price Range](https://www.fachords.com/best-electric-guitar-beginner/): Buyer's guide covering budget to premium electric guitars.
- [Best Acoustic Guitars by Price and Brand](https://www.fachords.com/best-acoustic-guitars/): Acoustic guitar buyer's guide.
- [Gear for Guitar Teachers](https://www.fachords.com/gear-for-guitar-teachers/): Recommended tools and software for teaching guitar.

## For Teachers & Musicians

- [Resources for Guitar Teachers](https://www.fachords.com/teacher/): Tutorials on teaching, performing, band leadership, stage fright, digital marketing for musicians, and building a music career.
- [Band Leadership](https://www.fachords.com/band-leadership/): Guide to leading and managing a band.
- [Digital Marketing for Musicians](https://www.fachords.com/digital-marketing-musician/): Online presence and promotion strategies for musicians.

## About & Contact

- [About FaChords Guitar](https://www.fachords.com/about/): History, mission, founder bio (Gianca — guitar teacher & software engineer from Bergamo, Italy), tech stack, user reviews, and the story behind the site.
- [Contacts](https://www.fachords.com/contacts/): How to reach the FaChords team.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.fachords.com/privacy/): Cookie and privacy information.
- [Support This Site](https://www.fachords.com/support/): Ways to support the project financially.
- [Subscribe / Free Download Access](https://www.fachords.com/download/request/): Email signup for free PDF ebooks and newsletter.

## Optional

- [Blog](https://www.fachords.com/blog/): Guitar tips, music news, and educational articles.
- [Guitar Chord Textual Descriptions (Accessibility)](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-chord-textual-description/): Chord diagrams in text form for screen reader accessibility.
- [Left-Handed Guitar Ebooks](https://www.fachords.com/left-handed-guitar-ebooks/): All premium ebooks available with left-handed diagrams.
- [3D Fretboard LEGO Model](https://www.fachords.com/guitar-fretboard-3d/): Creative 3D visualization of fretboard notes.
- [Advertise on FaChords](https://www.fachords.com/advertise/): Advertising information.
- [External Resources / Links](https://www.fachords.com/resources/): Curated links to external guitar learning resources.
- [Search This Site](https://www.fachords.com/search/): Site-wide search functionality.