Web design that works

It's not the flashiest site--in fact, I hesitated to use this site because there are so many other sites that are more sleek and more sophisticated. Yet, in the end, I chose this site because it's so functional.

The page is basic, even simple. Advertising is kept to a minimum, which says a lot since this is a free site. But what really sets this site apart in the interaction. True, if you don't play guitar, this site won't be of much use to you. But if you do play, this page can be a great resource.

 When you click on the link, you are directed to an interactive layout of a guitar fretboard. An E major chord will show by default, but from there you are free to customize it as needed. Say you want to know what a Cadd9 chord looks like. Just click on the "C" chord, then find the "add9" button below, click on it, and the fretboard will show you how this chord is fingered. Pretty cool, but it doesn't stop there. Say you know a chord, but don't know the name of it. Simply move the "markers" (the dots that show you where to place your fingers) to the strings and frets that make up the chord, then hit "search", and it will give you the name of the chord (as long as it is a real chord). Also, click on the inversion button and it will show you how to play different voicings of the same chord.

Simple to use, easy to understand, and very useful. That's what makes this webpage design work.