guitar-chord

Generate ASCII guitar chord diagrams and progressions in the terminal.

24|2|Updated Sep 16, 2022
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ascii-music/ascii_chord --skill guitar-chord
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Skill: guitar-chord
Source: https://github.com/ascii-music/ascii_chord/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ascii-music/ascii_chord --skill guitar-chord

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Guitarists often need quick, accurate chord diagrams when learning songs, practicing progressions, or figuring out unfamiliar chord shapes by name.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • ASCII chord diagrams in the terminal: Render fretboard-style diagrams for a requested chord name.
  • Chord progressions side-by-side: Display multiple chords in a single row for practice and song charts.
  • Support for multiple naming styles: Choose short names, full names, or both to match your preferred readability.
  • Barre and capo handling: Show fret positions including barre chords and capo offsets using the underlying CLI logic.

Example use case: You’re rehearsing a progression like Em–Esus4–Asus2–F and want aligned chord charts you can read instantly without searching images.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to show the ASCII chord diagram for the guitar chord name “Am” by using the bundled ascii_chord CLI (buildable with cargo) in the skill directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about guitar-chord

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I display guitar chord diagrams in the terminal for practice?

You can display guitar chord diagrams in the terminal by requesting a chord name, which triggers a bundled Rust CLI to generate and print ASCII fretboard charts for practice.

Can I show multiple guitar chords side-by-side in a single row?

Yes, you can display multiple chords side-by-side in a single row to easily read chord progressions and practice song charts without searching for images.

Do I need Rust and cargo to generate ASCII guitar chord diagrams?

Yes, generating ASCII guitar chord diagrams requires running the bundled Rust CLI via cargo in the skill directory to map input chord strings to supported patterns.

Does this tool handle barre chords and capo positions in the ASCII diagrams?

Yes, the ASCII diagrams handle barre chords and capo offsets, showing correct fret positions using the underlying CLI logic for accurate rendering.

What's the best way to look up guitar chords with different naming styles?

The best way to look up guitar chords with different naming styles is to request short names, full names, or both, matching your preferred readability for practice.

Why use ASCII chord diagrams instead of searching for guitar chord images?

ASCII chord diagrams provide instant, aligned fretboard charts directly in the terminal, eliminating the need to search for images when rehearsing progressions or learning unfamiliar chord shapes.