When playing songs on guitar (especially acoustic) probably 90% of what you will be playing is chords. So if you are just starting out, these chords will help you play songs in no time! Chords are shown as pictures, and the info below will help you read them. Reading Fretboard Diagrams - Vertical lines indicate strings (from left to right: EADGBe) - Horizontal lines indicate frets (3 frets are shown in these photos) - ○ indicates an open string - ● indicates fretted note - x