Guitar Chords vs Patterns Compared
Feature
Screenshot
Main difference
Chords vs Patterns
Chords vs Patterns Display Features
Advantage
Number of Keys
Number of Chords per Key
Additional chord patterns
Alternative Fret positions per Chord
Total Number of Chords (Patterns)
Frets displayed
Suitable for
DG Guitar Chords
DG Guitar Chord Patterns
Database-based
Shows chords.
Shows finger placement.
Shows three ways to do each chord.
12
21
9-5, 5-, 11, 13
3
12 x 21 x 3 = 756 chords
4 x 3 (fixed)
Beginners
Based on interval theory.
Shows patterns.
Shows note names, and intervals.
Discover your own chords.
Empowers you to find more ways
to do chords or arpeggios.
12
18
dim7
3+
12 x 18 x 3 = 648 patterns
4 x 3 (movable)
Intermediate, Advanced players