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OccasionallySometimes, I'll want to indicate a chord's root, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th (2nd), 11th (4th), or 13th (6th), so I use (R, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) to mark these directly on the fret/string positions. Usually, however, these appear to the left of the chart, indicating which string plays which part of the chord. Alternatively, if the chord has a set position marked, I may write the actual notes for each string instead.
→Fret Maps/Chord Charts
The first figure is a ''fretboard map'' or ''scale map/chart/pattern''. The '''o''''s represent frets on that string that are part of whatever scale is being illustrated. The '''x''''s are possible root notes for the given scale (symmetric scales have the same patterns for multiple roots). The '''*''''s indicate something special explained below, but often refer to a doubled note between the 2nd and 3rd strings that can technically be played in either location but is preferred to be played in the other position (ie - ignore the *'s). These maps are a more compact way than tab to demonstrate the fretboard pattern of a particular scale.
The other examples are ''chord charts''. '''''You may notice my chord charts don't look like traditional chord charts, where the strings run vertically and frets horizontally.''''' I find that a bit confusing, especially when interspersed with tab. Mine are consistent with tab and how one typically views the fretboard - horizontal strings and vertical frets. It may take a second to get used to it if you are accustomed to traditional chord charts. Another advantage of keeping consistent dimensions is that we can see exactly how chord shapes and scales intersect.
Chord charts and scale maps represent almost the exact same thing, except scale maps indicate every member note of the scale, including multiple on the same string, while chord charts indicate only one note per string. This , which is so all necessary for the marked notes can to be played simultaneously. (Occasionally, however, I'll use more than one note on a single string in a chord chart to indicate either note can be used.) Additionally, they chord charts are commonly marked with letters (o, i, m, r, p, t) instead of x's and r's to indicate how to finger each note.
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