The Worst Guitar Chord In The Universe

This is my own creation - my pride and joy - my baby! Only a genius musician could create this - an evil genius musician. I am proud to say - I am BOTH!   Ha ha ha ha ha (with a mad evil accent!).

This chord was entered by Tim Prevost, from the USA. He didn't actually give it a name but mentioned that it was a "musica diablo" according to the Catholic Church way before guitars were invented.

Now, I may be biased (oh no you say!) but I think my chord is better - did I say BETTER - I mean WORSE! (To be honest, I think it is a tie at present but it is up to you, it's your vote that counts!). For those who are afraid that playing such a chord could undermine the foundations of the house, or even tempt the odd poltergeist to pay a visit - use headphones!

This entry was created by Aaron Welch, from the UK. My mother decided to give birth to a human - NOT an octopus! - and my fingers cannot stretch as far as required to play this chord. According to Aaron, this chord although 'a bit of a stretch, it is possible'.

Despite the fact that he says it is possible to play the only file he sent me was a MIDI file - an artificial sound file. We shall have to draw our own conclusions! If you have your own guitar - try it out - any injury to your fingers, or your ears, is AT YOUR OWN RISK!

I may have to remove this for breaking the rules!

This chord was created by Adam in Arizona, USA.

Adam says: The first two times (strums) are just the chord on its own. The resonance is hard to hear on recording but you can still hear it. The last two times are with the volume of the initial strum turned down, the resonance volume turned up, and the low mids turned up to zero in on the weird speedy resonating.

This chord was entered by Charles McAbee, from somewhere, the Earth (he is too shy or maybe too afraid of being sued for hearing loss as a result of his chord).

The rules are that any chord must be playable. Unfortunately there is no sound file with respect to this entry because my fingers just cannot play this creation, yet I am presuming that it can be played on a guitar with a slightly smaller fretboard than mine, or by a giant! I'll try and get a sound file soon.

This entry was the creation of Tom O'Connell from Clonmel, Ireland.

I don't have a sound file for this yet. Nevertheless, if you have your own guitar - try it out - I DARE YOU. Don't worry - it's not too bad - listening to wee Daniel (an Irish superstar?) is more frightening!

This chord was created by Nick in Philadelphia, PA, USA.

This chord was created by Alex in Canada. He is afraid to give any further information in case the RCMP track him down and come knocking on his door for being a threat to public order!. You will know if he lives near to you for the neighbours will be walking around with their fingers in their ears!

This chord was created by Greg Jackson who lurks in Auckland, New Zealand, disguised with a false beard which looks like some sheep wool tied up with a broken guitar string. Baa. There is a rumour about that this is the chord which caused the earthquake a few years ago (personally, I think he is exaggerating a little!!). Is this bad or is this BAD - let your ears decide!!

This chord was created by Sir William Emmett Hardebeck I (the 1st) who hides away in his livingroom somewhere in .... (this must be kept secret as the local women's league for decency - music decency I think - is on patrol searching for him). There is some local gossip that this chord is used by frackers to crack rock which is too hard for the drill bits!! Let's hope there's no Sir William Emmett Hardebeck II - the music world just isn't prepared for that!

Andrew comes from New York and this is his proud creation. He likes to use this chord as per the sound file - played as the original and then down 2 frets - much more pleasing. Pleasing? As this chord only uses 4 strings with no open strings - qualified musicians will quickly realise that this chord can be played in any key - from A to Z, and beyond.

Matouš (Matt) comes from the Czech Republic and can be found behind the sofa in his living room - hiding from the neighbours!! There is a rumour that the local dogs love the sound of this chord and come running when he plays it. They must be barking mad!

Jon comes from the Sweden - obviously another name for HELL. This is a fiendishly clever use of the number 666 - his Master's number. Jon has supplied the world not with one but with TWO dangerous chords. Satan is delighted and has reserved a special place for Jon when the time comes - he deserves it!!!