100 cards
This deck is designed to help you build a solid foundation in open-position guitar chords, the building blocks of countless songs across many genres. You'll work through the most common major and minor chords (A, C, D, E, G, Am, Dm, Em, F), along with essential dominant seventh chords (A7, D7, E7, G7, B7) that add color and bluesy flavor to your playing. A card on barre chords is also included to introduce you to movable chord shapes that unlock the entire fretboard.
This material is well suited for beginner to early-intermediate guitarists who are just starting out or who want to firm up their chord vocabulary. If you're an absolute newcomer, it's a good idea to keep your guitar nearby as you study so you can physically practice each shape as you review the card. Musicians returning to the instrument after time away will also find the deck useful as a quick refresher on the core open-position chords.
To get the most out of your study sessions, try spacing your reviews across several short sessions rather than cramming everything at once, since muscle memory develops gradually. Pay particular attention to clean, buzz-free fingering and clean transitions between chords, as smooth changes are often more important than the chords themselves in real playing situations. With consistent practice, these shapes will become second nature and open the door to strumming songs, playing along with others, and eventually exploring more advanced chord voicings.