Easy Jazz Guitar Chord Chart


I think you’ll agree that learning jazz chords can seem like a big challenge, even for experienced guitarists.


But.


What if I told you that you can play jazz chords today, without any theory knowledge AND without any big stretches? 


Well, I am telling you that because it’s true! 


In this lesson, you learn how to play cool-sounding, authentic jazz guitar chords that are easy to play and fun to jam with over backing tracks. 


And…


You learn the two most important chord progressions in jazz at the same time, ii-V-I-VI major, and ii-V-I minor. 


Have fun as you learn these easy jazz chords, get them onto the fretboard, and add them to your next jazz jam. 




Major ii V I IV Chords


The first set of chords are played over the most famous jazz chord progression in history, the major ii-V-I-VI progression. 


There are drop 2, drop 3, and rootless chords in this collection, as well as extensions such as 9ths and 13ths. 


Here are tips on how to practice and get the most out of these chords in the woodshed. 


  • Pick one group of chords to learn at a time. 
  • Play those chords in C major until memorized. 
  • Work in 12 keys around the fretboard. 
  • Add in rhythms and different picking patterns. 
  • Use backing tracks with these chords. 
  • Add them to jazz standards and full tune chord progressions. 
  • Sing the bass notes. 
  • Sing the top notes of each chord. 


Now that you know how to practice these chords, have fun with them as you take them to the fretboard!

Minor ii V I Chords


The next set of chords are played over the second most famous jazz chord progression in history, the minor ii-V-I progression. 


There are drop 2, drop 3, and rootless chords in this collection, as well as extensions such as 9ths and 13ths. 


Here are tips on how to practice and get the most out of these chords in the woodshed. 


  • Pick one group of chords to learn at a time. 
  • Play those chords in C minor until memorized. 
  • Work in 12 keys around the fretboard. 
  • Add in rhythms and different picking patterns. 
  • Use backing tracks with these chords. 
  • Add them to jazz standards and full tune chord progressions. 
  • Sing the bass notes. 
  • Sing the top notes of each chord. 



Now that you know how to practice these chords, have fun with them as you take them to the fretboard!