# Worship Guitar Academy > Reference site and framework library for volunteer worship rhythm guitarists who are tired of song-by-song tutorials. WGA teaches the frameworks to learn and play any worship song at your current skill level — using the skills you already have to adapt songs to your abilities, not the other way around. ## About Worship Guitar Academy (WGA) exists for one specific guitarist: the volunteer rhythm player on a church worship team who keeps running into the same wall. They find a song tutorial online, follow along fine — until the instructor plays a chord shape, strum pattern, or position they can't do yet. The tutorial stops being useful. They feel stuck, behind, and dependent on someone else's version of the song. WGA's core premise is different: you don't need to play a song exactly as recorded to play it well on a worship team. You need frameworks — for adapting chords to voicings you can actually play, for choosing a strum pattern that fits the song's feel, for using a capo to move a song into a key your hands can handle. The goal is to walk into rehearsal prepared, using the skills you have right now. **Target user:** The volunteer rhythm guitarist who plays every other Sunday, has been on a worship team for 1–3 years, knows most common chords, and still feels caught off guard when an unfamiliar song lands on the setlist — especially when it has a chord, strum pattern, or key that sits outside their comfort zone. **Chord Shape Finder:** Many pages include an interactive tool where you select a concert key (the key the worship leader calls) and your capo position. The tool shows the chord shapes your fingers actually play — for example, a song in Db with capo 1 means you play C-shape chords. Chord shape links connect back to the relevant chord reference pages. **What's free:** All /learn pages, all /songs pages, the Learn Any Song course landing page (lessons require free email signup). **Requires purchase:** Chord cheat sheets ($4.99 each), Foundational Strumming Patterns course ($29). --- ## Start Here - [How to make the most of Worship Guitar Academy](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/start-here/make-the-most-of-wga): WGA (Worship Guitar Academy) is built around one idea: you can play any worship song at your current skill level. Everything on this site exists to make that true for you. - [How to sign up for email updates](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/start-here/email-updates): Follow these three simple steps to sign up for WGA email updates about new songs, courses, and site content. --- ## Songs Worship song reference pages for guitarists. Each page includes song metadata (artist, original key, capo position, tempo, time signature) and is written to help a guitarist learn to play that specific song at their current skill level. Pages include an interactive Chord Shape Finder: select your concert key and capo position to see the chord shapes you need to play, with links to the chord reference pages. - [How Great Is Our God](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/songs/how-great-is-our-god): How Great Is Our God by Chris Tomlin — key of Db, capo 1 (play C shapes), 76 BPM. The interactive Chord Shape Finder shows the exact chord shapes your fingers play for any capo position, with links to chord diagrams for each — built for volunteer worship guitarists adapting this song to their skill level. - [10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/songs/10000-reasons-bless-the-lord): 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) by Matt Redman — key of G, no capo, 70 BPM. The interactive Chord Shape Finder shows the exact chord shapes your fingers play for any capo position, with links to chord diagrams for each — built for volunteer worship guitarists adapting this song to their skill level. - [Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/songs/amazing-grace-my-chains-are-gone): Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) by Chris Tomlin — key of D, no capo, 64 BPM. The interactive Chord Shape Finder shows the exact chord shapes your fingers play for any capo position, with links to chord diagrams for each — built for volunteer worship guitarists adapting this song to their skill level. - [Cornerstone](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/songs/cornerstone): Cornerstone by Hillsong Worship — key of C, no capo, 71 BPM. The interactive Chord Shape Finder shows the exact chord shapes your fingers play for any capo position, with links to chord diagrams for each — built for volunteer worship guitarists adapting this song to their skill level. - [This Is Amazing Grace](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/songs/this-is-amazing-grace): This Is Amazing Grace by Phil Wickham — key of Bb, capo 3 (play G shapes), 100 BPM. The interactive Chord Shape Finder shows the exact chord shapes your fingers play for any capo position, with links to chord diagrams for each — built for volunteer worship guitarists adapting this song to their skill level. - [What a Beautiful Name](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/songs/what-a-beautiful-name): What a Beautiful Name by Hillsong Worship — key of D, no capo, 67 BPM. The interactive Chord Shape Finder shows the exact chord shapes your fingers play for any capo position, with links to chord diagrams for each — built for volunteer worship guitarists adapting this song to their skill level. - [Shed a Little Light](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/songs/shed-a-little-light): Shed a Little Light by Mackenzie Phillips — key of F, no capo, 160 BPM. The interactive Chord Shape Finder shows the exact chord shapes your fingers play for any capo position, with links to chord diagrams for each — built for volunteer worship guitarists adapting this song to their skill level. - [Magnificent](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/songs/magnificent): Magnificent by Philippa Hanna — key of B, no capo, 85 BPM. The interactive Chord Shape Finder shows the exact chord shapes your fingers play for any capo position, with links to chord diagrams for each — built for volunteer worship guitarists adapting this song to their skill level. - [Make Heaven Crowded](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/songs/make-heaven-crowded): Make Heaven Crowded by Josiah Queen — key of Eb, capo 1 (play D shapes), 125 BPM. The interactive Chord Shape Finder shows the exact chord shapes your fingers play for any capo position, with links to chord diagrams for each — built for volunteer worship guitarists adapting this song to their skill level. - [Seen Too Much](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/songs/seen-too-much): Seen Too Much by Bethany Wohrle — key of G, no capo, 67 BPM. The interactive Chord Shape Finder shows the exact chord shapes your fingers play for any capo position, with links to chord diagrams for each — built for volunteer worship guitarists adapting this song to their skill level. --- ## Labs Song Cover Lab — play a new worship song every month along with the WGA rhythm guitar community and submit a video cover for a chance at personalized feedback. - [Overview](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/labs/song-cover-lab): Overview of the WGA Song Cover Lab — play a new worship song each month, submit a video cover, and get a chance at personalized feedback from the WGA founder. - [Rules](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/labs/song-cover-lab/rules): Submission rules and guidelines for the WGA Song Cover Lab — what your video must include, how to submit, deadlines, and how winners are selected. - [How Great is Our God](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/labs/song-cover-lab/monthly-covers/2026-07): July 2026 Song Cover — play How Great is Our God by Chris Tomlin (verse, chorus, bridge, chorus with dynamic contrast) and submit your cover by July 20, 2026. --- ## Courses - [Foundational Strumming Patterns for Worship Guitarists](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/courses/foundations): Paid course - Master 3 essential strumming patterns used in 90% of worship songs. Go from choppy rhythm to confident playing at your own speed, letting you play songs at your current skill level. Lessons and strum patterns build on each other. Play-along videos included in this course. - [You Can Learn Any Song](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/courses/learn-any-song): Free course (email signup required) — framework for breaking down any worship song and making it playable at your current skill level using critical listening skills. Lessons cover listening first, identifying song sections, instruments, dynamics, and deciding what to play on guitar. --- ## Shop Downloadable guitar chord cheat sheets with chord diagrams — available as PDF download and interactive digital web view after purchase. - [Major Key Open Position Voicings](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/shop/major-key-open-position-voicings): Play the most popular open position chords in common major keys for hundreds of worship songs using this quick reference chord sheet. - [Major Key Capo Voicings](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/shop/major-key-capo-voicings): Play the most popular capo chords in common major keys for hundreds of worship songs using this quick reference chord sheet. - [Major Key Barre Chord Voicings](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/shop/major-key-barre-chord-voicings): Play the most popular barre chords in common major keys for hundreds of worship songs using this quick reference chord sheet. --- ## Guides Reference articles on worship guitar technique, team dynamics, and musicianship. Useful context but not primary reference material. - [4 ways to transition smoothly between worship songs](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/reference/4-ways-to-transition-smoothly-between-worship-songs): Use these transitions to smoothly change from one song to the next. - [7 solid worship song endings](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/reference/7-solid-worship-song-endings): Nail your next worship set with these song endings. - [9 things sound engineers wished every guitarist knew](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/reference/9-things-sound-engineers-wished-every-guitarist-knew): Work with your sound engineer to have a better experience on the stage. - [Accessories every acoustic guitarist needs](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/reference/accessories-every-acoustic-guitarist-needs): See what gear you need as a guitarist. - [Basic terms every worship guitarist needs to know](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/reference/basic-terms-every-worship-guitarist-needs-to-know): Common worship guitar terms explained in plain language. - [Chords in every major key](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/reference/chords-in-every-major-key): Easily see what chords are major, minor, or diminished in this reference guide. - [Effective personal practice leads to great rehearsals](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/reference/effective-personal-practice-leads-to-great-rehearsals): Here are the things you can do to make every rehearsal a breeze. - [Embrace chaos as a worship guitarist](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/reference/embrace-chaos-as-a-worship-guitarist): You only need to practice these 4 principles to get better at rhythm guitar. - [Focus on the moment to master guitar and life](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/reference/focus-on-the-moment-to-master-guitar-and-life): Follow these lessons to achieve your goals faster and also enjoy your life more. - [Look at your guitar less using pivot fingers](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/reference/look-at-your-guitar-less-using-pivot-fingers): Make chord changes easily with one or more fingers that stays in the same spot while the rest of your fingers move to form the new chord. - [Music terms used to describe song sections](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/reference/music-terms-used-to-describe-song-sections): Learn what all sections of a song are called and when they're used. - [The easy way to learn open strings on your guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/reference/the-easy-way-to-learn-open-strings-on-your-guitar): Easily learn the 5 open string names on your guitar using these mnemonics. - [Transition smoothly between chords using guide fingers](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/reference/transition-smoothly-between-chords-using-guide-fingers): Make chord changes easily with one or more fingers that stays on the same string. - [The 4 principles of rhythm guitar in modern worship](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/reference/the-4-principles-of-rhythm-guitar-in-modern-worship): You only need to practice these 4 principles to get better at rhythm guitar. - [Why you need to learn rhythm guitar before lead guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/reference/why-you-need-to-learn-rhythm-guitar-before-lead-guitar): See why learning rhythm guitar first will make you way better at lead guitar. - [4 modern worship guitar roles](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/reference/4-modern-worship-guitar-roles): Acoustic or electric, rhythm or lead. How to know what's right for you. --- ## Glossary Definitions of worship music and worship guitar terms. Each page answers one question and explains what to play, what to watch for, and how the term fits into the context of a live worship set. - [What is a barre chord?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/barre-chord): A barre chord is a chord voicing where one or more fingers plays across multiple strings on the same fret. - [What does BPM mean on a chord chart?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/bpm-chord-chart): BPM on a chord chart tells you the song's tempo before you start to play. Use it to set a metronome for practice, a click track for rehearsal, and to gauge general song speed. - [What does BPM stand for?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/bpm): BPM stands for beats per minute, which is the measurement of a song's tempo or how fast the song is played. - [What is a bridge in a worship song?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/bridge): The bridge appears once in a song usually after the second chorus, with a contrasting chord progression, dynamic, and melody than the chorus. - [What is a capo?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/capo): A capo is a clamp that attaches across the guitar neck, pressing down all six strings at once and raising their pitch so you can play familiar chord shapes in a new key. - [What is a chord chart?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/chord-chart): A chord chart shows you what chords to play above the lyrics in each song section so you know what to play and when. - [What are guitar chord diagrams?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/chord-diagrams): A chord diagram is a small grid showing where to place your fingers to play a specific chord voicing. Strings are ordered bottom to top and frets left to right. - [What is a chord transition?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/chord-transition): A chord transition is the physical movement from one chord to the next. On guitar, it's the practice of moving your fingers before playing the next chord. - [What is a chord voicing?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/chord-voicing): A chord voicing describes how the notes of a chord are ordered so the exact sound of a chord can be communicated. - [What is a chorus in a worship song?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/chorus): The chorus is the main statement of a worship song, with catchy lyrics, memorable riffs, and often the fullest part of the song. - [What is a click track in worship music?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/click-track): A click track is a metronome signal that keeps the band locked to a consistent tempo, played through in-ear monitors without the congregation hearing it. - [What are dynamics in worship music?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/dynamics): Dynamics is the overall sense of intensity in a song at any given moment — how full, how loud, and how dense the music feels, and how that changes from section to section. - [What are frets on a guitar?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/fret): A fret is a thin metal strip set into the neck of a guitar that divides it into sections for easy reference and to divide the fretboard into half steps. - [What are guitar parts in worship music?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/guitar-parts): A guitar part is the specific chord progression, lead line, or other musical element a guitarist is responsible for playing in a song. - [What is an instrumental section of a worship song?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/instrumental): An instrumental is a section with no vocals and can include a solo depending on the song, style, and worship team. - [What is an intro of a worship song?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/introduction): The intro is the opening section of a song. It establishes the key, tempo, and energy before the lyrics start. - [What is a lead sheet?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/lead-sheet): A lead sheet is a more detailed version of a chord chart that adds the vocal melody and rhythm, and may contain chord diagrams. - [What does NNS stand for?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/nashville-number-system): NNS stands for Nashville Number System, which is a way of writing chord progressions using numbers instead of letters. - [What is the nut on a guitar?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/nut): The nut is the small strip at the top of the neck that holds the strings in place and sets their starting height. - [What are open guitar chords?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/open-chords): An open chord on guitar is a chord that uses at least one open string and generally played in the first four frets near the nut. - [What is an open string on guitar?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/open-string): An open string is a guitar string played without a finger pressing on it. When picked or strummed, it rings out with the note that it's tuned to. - [What is an outro in a worship song?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/outro): The outro is the closing section of a song. It brings the music to an end through a final chord progression, fade, or transition. - [What are worship pads?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/pads): Worship pads are pre-recorded sustained ambient tones that can be played underneath a worship song to fill the sound and smooth transitions. - [What does playing with space mean on guitar?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/playing-with-space): Playing with space means strumming less frequently — leave breathing room between chord changes or parts so what you do play is more deliberate. - [What is a pre-chorus in a worship song?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/pre-chorus): The pre-chorus is a section between the verse and chorus that builds tension heading into the chorus. - [What is a tag in worship music?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/tag): A tag is a repeated vocal line sung at the end of a song, usually from the last chorus or bridge. - [What is a vamp in worship music?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/vamp): A vamp is a chord progression repeated until the worship leader cues the next section, written on charts as "vamp" or "vamp till cue." - [What is a verse in a worship song?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/verse): The verse is the storytelling section of a worship song that carries the lyrical narrative and leads into the chorus. - [What is a walkdown in worship guitar?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/walkdown): A walkdown connects two chords with a passing chord in between, and the bass note fills the gap between the starting and ending root notes. - [How do I read a guitar chord diagram?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/read-chord-diagrams): Follow these practical steps to correctly read a chord diagram and make sure your fingers are on the right notes. - [How do I use a capo?](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/glossary/use-a-capo): Follow these practical steps to correctly place and adjust a capo, checking the strings to make sure your guitar is still in tune. --- ## Chord Reference Open position, capo, power, and barre chord diagrams for the most common chords in worship music. Each page shows multiple voicings with finger numbers and fret positions. - [How to play A on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/a): View common A major chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Am on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/am): View common A minor chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Am7 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/am7): View common A minor 7 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Asus2 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/asus2): View common Asus2 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Asus4 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/asus4): View common Asus4 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play A5 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/a5): View common A5 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play B on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/b): View common B major chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Bb on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/b-flat): View common B flat chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Bbadd9 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/b-flat-add9): View common Bbadd9 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Bbsus2 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/b-flat-sus2): View common Bbsus2 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Bdim on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/bdim): View common B diminished chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Bm on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/bm): View common B minor chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Bm7 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/bm7): View common B minor 7 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Bsus2 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/bsus2): View common Bsus2 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Bsus4 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/bsus4): View common Bsus4 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play B5 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/b5): View common B5 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play C on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/c): View common C major chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Cadd9 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/cadd9): View common Cadd9 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Cmaj7 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/cmaj7): View common C major 7 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Cm on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/cm): View common C minor chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Csus2 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/csus2): View common Csus2 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Csus4 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/csus4): View common Csus4 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play C5 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/c5): View common C5 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play C#dim on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/c-sharp-dim): View common C# diminished chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play C#m on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/c-sharp-m): View common C# minor chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play C#m7 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/c-sharp-m7): View common C# minor 7 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play D on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/d): View common D major chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Dm on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/dm): View common D minor chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Dm7 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/dm7): View common D minor 7 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play D#m on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/d-sharp-m): View common D# minor chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play D#m7 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/d-sharp-m7): View common D# minor 7 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Dsus2 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/dsus2): View common Dsus2 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Dsus4 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/dsus4): View common Dsus4 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play D5 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/d5): View common D5 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play E on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/e): View common E major chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Em on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/em): View common E minor chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Em7 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/em7): View common E minor 7 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Eadd9 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/eadd9): View common Eadd9 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play E5 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/e5): View common E5 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Esus2 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/esus2): View common Esus2 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Esus4 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/esus4): View common Esus4 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play F on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/f): View common F major chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Fmaj7 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/fmaj7): View common F major 7 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Fmaj9 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/fmaj9): View common F major 9 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Fsus2 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/fsus2): View common Fsus2 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play F5 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/f5): View common F5 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play F# on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/f-sharp): View common F# major chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play F#dim on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/f-sharp-dim): View common F# diminished chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play F#m on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/f-sharp-m): View common F# minor chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play F#m7 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/f-sharp-m7): View common F# minor 7 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play F#7 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/f-sharp-7): View common F sharp 7 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play F#sus4 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/f-sharp-sus4): View common F# sus4 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play G on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/g): View common G major chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Gm on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/gm): View common G minor chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Gm7 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/gm7): View common G minor 7 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Gsus2 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/gsus2): View common Gsus2 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play Gsus4 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/gsus4): View common Gsus4 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play G5 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/g5): View common G5 chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play G#dim on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/g-sharp-dim): View common G# diminished chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play G#m on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/g-sharp-m): View common G# minor chord voicings for worship guitar. - [How to play G#m7 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords/g-sharp-m7): View common G# minor 7 chord voicings for worship guitar. --- ## Chord Transitions How to move smoothly between specific chord pairs common in worship music. Each page covers technique, finger placement, and practice approaches. - [How to transition from A to Am on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/a-to-am): The IV → iv move in the key of E — lift your 4th finger from A and place down your first finger to form Am. - [How to transition from A to B on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/a-to-b): The IV → V move in the key of E — slide all 3 fingers from A up 2 frets and place down your first finger. - [How to transition from A to D on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/a-to-d): The I → V move in the key of A — play A in an A shape and transition to D in a D shape. - [How to transition from A to E on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/a-to-e): The IV → I move in the key of E — play A in an A shape and transition to E in an E shape. - [How to transition from Am to E on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/am-to-e): The iv → I move in the key of E — play Am in an Am shape and transition to E in an E shape. - [How to transition from B to G#m on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/b-to-g-sharp-m): The I → vi move in the key of B — play B in an open B shape and alternate your fingers as you slide up the neck. - [How to transition from C#m to F#m on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/c-sharp-m-to-f-sharp-m): The iii → vi move in the key of E — play C#m in a minor chord shape on the A string and move your first and fourth fingers. - [How to transition from C to Am on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/c-to-am): The I to vi move in the key of C — standard C and Am voicings with chord diagrams showing finger placement for each. - [How to transition from G to Am on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/g-to-am): Play G in a C shape to put your fingers near the Am position — the move becomes a simple string shift rather than a full rearrangement. - [How to transition from G to C on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/g-to-c): Play G in a C shape and shift your fingers inward to form C — the I to IV move in G stays in one region of the neck. - [How to transition from G to Cm on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/g-to-cm): The I → iv move in the key of G — play G in a G shape and move to Cm as a fake barre chord for ease of playing. - [How to transition from G to D on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/g-to-d): Keep your third finger anchored on the B string as a guide — the rest of your fingers shift down to form the D. - [How to transition from G to Dsus4 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/g-to-dsus4): The I → Vsus4 move in the key of G — play G in a full G shape and maintain your third finger on the B string as you shift to Dsus4. - [How to transition from C to G on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/c-to-g): Both C and G share the same shape family — your fingers shift to the outer strings to form G from C. - [How to transition from C to Cm on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/c-to-cm): The IV → iv move in the key of G — play C in a C shape and move to Cm as a fake barre chord for ease of playing. - [How to transition from C to D on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/c-to-d): Use Cadd9 instead of standard C — it shares finger positions with D that make the IV to V jump much faster. - [How to transition from Am to F on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/am-to-f): Use the open Am shape as your base and focus on the middle four strings for the F chord voicing — the vi to IV move in the key of C. - [How to transition from C to Em on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/c-to-em): The IV → vi move in the key of G — play all the strings for each using typical C and Em voicings. - [How to transition from Cm to Em on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/cm-to-em): The iv → vi move in the key of G — play Cm as a fake barre chord and move to the full open Em chord. - [How to transition from Cm to G on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/cm-to-g): The iv → I move in the key of G — play Cm as a fake barre chord and move to G in a G shape. - [How to transition from C to F on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/c-to-f): Move just two fingers to shift from C to F using C shapes — the I to IV move in the key of C stays entirely in open position. - [How to transition from D to A on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/d-to-a): The V → I move in the key of A — play D in a D shape and transition to A in an A shape. - [How to transition from D to G on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/d-to-g): The V → I move in the key of G — play D in a D shape and transition to G in a G shape. - [How to transition from D to Dsus4 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/d-to-dsus4): Add your fourth finger one fret above your second finger — everything else in the D shape stays put. - [How to transition from Dsus4 to C on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/dsus4-to-c): The Vsus4 → IV move in the key of G — play Dsus4 in a D shape and transition to C in a C shape. - [How to transition from Dsus4 to D on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/dsus4-to-d): Lift your fourth finger to release the suspension — the only finger that moves in the Dsus4 to D transition. - [How to transition from Dsus4 to Em on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/dsus4-to-em): The Vsus4 → vi move in the key of G — play Dsus4 in a D shape and transition to an open Em. - [How to transition from Asus4 to A on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/asus4-to-a): Slide your third finger back one fret — everything else in the Asus4 shape stays put for the Isus4 to I move in the key of A. - [How to transition from Csus2 to Em on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/csus2-to-em): Play Csus2 in a G shape and shift to Em — keep your third and fourth fingers on the high strings to land on Em7 and carry the Csus2 sound forward. - [How to transition from Csus2 to G on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/csus2-to-g): Play Csus2 in a G shape and shift to the full G chord — the IVsus2 to I move in the key of G stays in one region of the neck. - [How to transition from E to A on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/e-to-a): Play E in a full E shape and shift to A in an A shape — the I to V move in the key of E. - [How to transition from E to Asus4 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/e-to-asus4): Play E in a full E shape and shift to Asus4 in an A shape — the V to Isus4 move in the key of A. - [How to transition from E to F#m on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/e-to-f-sharp-m): The V → vi move in the key of B — play E in an E shape and transition to F#m or F#m7 in a non-barre minor shape. - [How to transition from Em to C on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/em-to-c): The vi → IV move in the key of G — play the full open Em and rotate your wrist to move to the full open C chord. - [How to transition from Em to Dsus4 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/em-to-dsus4): The vi → Vsus4 move in the key of G — play the full open Em and move to Dsus4, prepping your third and fourth fingers. - [How to transition from F#m to A on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/f-sharp-m-to-a): The vi → I move in the key of A — play F#m in an F#m shape and transition to A in an A shape. - [How to transition from F#m to E on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/f-sharp-m-to-e): The vi → V move in the key of B — play F#m in an F#m shape and transition to E in an E shape. - [How to transition from F to G on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/f-to-g): The IV → V move in the key of C — play F in a C shape and shift your fingers to the outer strings to form G. - [How to transition from G#m to C#m on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/g-sharp-m-to-c-sharp-m): The iii → vi move in the key of E — play G#m in an abbreviated minor barre chord shape and move your first and third fingers. - [How to transition from G to Csus2 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/g-to-csus2): Lift your first finger off and move your second finger down one string — the I to IVsus2 move in the key of G stays in G shapes. - [How to transition from A to G on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/a-to-g): How to transition from an A chord to a G chord. - [How to transition from A to Bm7 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/a-to-bm7): How to transition from an A chord to a Bm7 chord. - [How to transition from A to F#7 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/a-to-f-sharp-7): How to transition from an A chord to an F#7 chord. - [How to transition from Bm7 to A on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/bm7-to-a): How to transition from a Bm7 chord to an A chord. - [How to transition from Bm7 to G on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/bm7-to-g): How to transition from a Bm7 chord to a G chord. - [How to transition from D to Asus4 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/d-to-asus4): How to transition from a D chord to the Asus4 chord. - [How to transition from D to F#7 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/d-to-f-sharp-7): How to transition from a D chord to an F#7 chord. - [How to transition from F#7 to Bm7 on guitar](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chord-transitions/f-sharp-7-to-bm7): How to transition from an F#7 chord to a Bm7 chord. --- ## Chords by Key Reference pages showing all diatonic chords in a given key — what major, minor, and other chords naturally appear together. Useful for understanding what chords go with a song in a given key. - [How to play guitar chords in the key of A major](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords-per-key/a-major): Learn how to quickly play all chords in the key of A. - [How to play guitar chords in the key of C major](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords-per-key/c-major): Learn how to quickly play all chords in the key of C. - [How to play guitar chords in the key of G major](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords-per-key/g-major): Learn how to quickly play all chords in the key of G. - [How to play guitar chords in the key of D major](https://worshipguitaracademy.com/learn/chords-per-key/d-major): Learn how to quickly play all chords in the key of D. ---