Guitar Chords vs Patterns Compared

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