Core Chord Formula

YOUR PLAY-ANYTHING TOOLKIT

The four chords

Your Chords

These four shapes unlock every song in here. Tap any chord to hear it. Press only as hard as you need to, and aim for the fingertips.

Reading a chord box

Vertical lines are the strings, low E on the left. The thick line at the top is the nut. Dots show where your fingers press. o means play that string open, x means do not play it.

105 songs, 4 chords

Song Library

Find a song you actually want to play. Tap play to hear its feel, star it for your campfire setlist.

Right hand

Strumming Patterns

Your left hand picks the chords. Your right hand picks the vibe. Pick a chord, hit play, slow it down until the motion feels easy.

Hear it on:

Quick tips

  • Start every new pattern slowly. Half speed, get the motion right, then build up.
  • Your wrist does the work, not your arm. Let it swing like a pendulum.
  • Stay loose. If your hand feels tense, shake it out.
  • One pattern per week is plenty. Master the Basic first.
  • Try each pattern on a song you already know.
21 days

Practice Tracker

One clear focus each day. Do it, check it off, move on. Your progress saves right here on this device, no login needed.

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Short on time? On 10-minute days, play through your best song twice slowly, then once at full speed. Three focused reps beat ten scattered minutes of noodling.
First week

Sore Finger Survival Kit

Your fingers will hurt for the first few days. That is normal, and it is temporary. Here is how to get through week one without quitting.

Practice timer

Short, consistent sessions beat one long painful one.

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Self-assessment

Campfire Ready?

Honestly tick each box you can do. When they are all checked, you are not hoping you are ready. You know.

Remember: "ready" does not mean "perfect." It means you can sit down, play songs people recognise, and enjoy doing it. That is the whole point.