JoyStrum

JoyStrum is a set of free reference tools for guitar players. It's designed for beginners who want to understand the fundamentals without getting overwhelmed. The site provides clean, interactive diagrams for chords, scales, fretboard notes, and capo use. It works in your browser. No account is needed.

The tool's strength is how it connects musical concepts. Instead of just showing a chord shape, it also visualizes where those same notes appear on the fretboard and how they fit into a major scale. This approach helps you see the theory behind the shapes you're learning, making practice more effective.

JoyStrum offers a focused set of references for core guitar skills.

• Chord charts: View diagrams for eight common open chords with finger positions, notes, and synthesized audio examples.
• Scale paths: Follow the C major scale with views for fretboard notes, scale degrees, and matching tablature.
• Fretboard notes: Choose a note and see all its positions across the fretboard, from open strings to the 24th fret.
• Capo tool: Find out what a chord shape will sound like with a capo on any fret, or work backward to find the right shape for a chord you need to play.

Everything is built for practical use. You can save references you use often directly in your browser for quick access. Many of the diagrams, like the open chord chart, offer a printable view that's perfect for a music stand.