Virtual Guitar — Play Chords Online

Select a chord, then swipe up and down across the strings to strum. Works on mobile and desktop — no install needed.

Selected chord: Em — E Minor, open & resonant

Fingering

E A D G B e

E Minor (Em)

Great beginner chord. Use fingers 2 & 3 on the A and D strings.

↕ Swipe up/down on the neck to strum

💡 Tip: Keep your finger on the screen and strum up & down continuously — like a real guitar. Each direction re-triggers the strings.

✅ How to use this tool

  1. Pick a chord from the pills above (Em, G, C, D, etc.).
  2. The mini diagram shows finger positions on a real guitar neck.
  3. Press and swipe vertically on the strum area to play each string.
  4. Keep your finger held and sweep up & down for continuous strumming.
  5. Try slow vs fast strums — they sound different!

Common Questions

Can I strum continuously without lifting my finger?

Yes — keep your finger pressed and sweep up and down. Each directional sweep re-triggers the strings, just like a real strumming motion.

Can I use this on my phone?

Fully touch-enabled. Strumming the guitar will not accidentally scroll your page — the strum area captures touch without interfering with normal scrolling elsewhere.

What chords are available?

12 common chords: Em, Am, G, C, D, F, E, A, Dm, Bm, A7, and E7 — covering most beginner and intermediate songs.

How does the sound work?

The Web Audio API built into your browser synthesises a guitar-like pluck for each string at the correct pitch. No sound files are downloaded.

Chord Reference

Chord Type Character Common in
Em Minor Deep, melancholy Pop, Rock, Folk
Am Minor Sad, warm Pop, Flamenco
G Major Bright, ringing Country, Folk, Pop
C Major Warm, versatile All genres
D Major Punchy, bright Rock, Country
F Major barre Rich, full Pop, Rock
Dm Minor Dark, tender Classical, Pop
E7 Dominant 7th Jazzy, bluesy Blues, Jazz

References & Notes

This is a simulation tool intended for learning and entertainment.

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