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Go Deeper on Specific Chords
Once the shapes on this chart feel comfortable, color chords are the easiest way to make them sound richer. Start with our guide to sus chords, add9s and maj7s, then learn each chord step by step:
- The Cadd9 chord: an easy upgrade for C that shares two fingers with G
- The Cmaj7 chord: a warm, dreamy C made by lifting one finger
- The Dsus4 and Dsus2 chords: one-finger moves that bring D to life
- The Asus2 and Asus4 chords: easy shimmer and motion on A
- The Fmaj7 guitar chord: the easy way around the full barre F
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The Ultimate Guitar Chord Chart
