Virtual Geetar

I recently restrung my acoustic guitar, and have been playing it a little bit. I’ve played for my own pleasure (and little else, except for the occasional wooing of women) since my early teens. I’ve got little skill and a limited repetoire, but I enjoy downloading chord sheets or tablature and wailing away.

When you download sheet music, you inevitably encounter chords that you’ve never heard of. I can consult my Incredible Chord Finder book, but this Web site just made things easier. It allows you to choose any variation of any chord and to strum a virtual guitar. The interface is simple and the tone sounds great. The best part, however, is the reverse lookup, where you arrange a chord and it can identify it for you. You can even retune the virtual guitar for different tunings, and store your favourite chords.
You can’t actually play a song yet, but I’m sure that’s coming. They ought to be charging money for this badboy.

Thanks to the excellent (and stylish) Coudal Partners for the tip-off.