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Recognizing Chord Shapes — Charts vs. Tabs? (with FREE cheat sheet)

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When it comes to “reading music” for guitarists, there are two types of diagrams you should be familiar with: chord charts and tabs. These both show the same information, but use two very different visual styles. Each has advantages and drawbacks – and in this video I’ll give a quick overview of each. Let’s get into it!

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