The Guitarist's Chord Book

The Guitarist's Chord Book

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  • Author: Peter Vogl
  • Publisher: Watch & Learn
  • ISBN: 9781893907423
  • Category : Music
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 144

A reasonably complete book of chords for the guitar with pictures of the fingering.


Fundamentals of Guitar

Fundamentals of Guitar

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  • Author: Miles Okazaki
  • Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
  • ISBN: 1619114860
  • Category : Music
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 173

This book is designed to be useful for guitarists at any skill level. Beginners can use it as an introduction to the foundational concepts of the instrument, intermediate players can use it for training and theoretical work, and advanced players can explore the sections on advanced theory, extended technique and the exhaustive tables of melodic and rhythmic possibilities. It is divided into two parts: pitch and rhythm. Part 1 (pitch) begins with the properties of string, harmonics, and tuning systems. It then moves methodically through pitch information, beginning with locating all versions of a single pitch, building pentatonic, heptatonic, and all possible symmetrical scales. This is followed by a study of intervals, with all possible locations of every two pitches, and a long study that moves through every possible fingering of three pitches, with a series of exercises to master triadic syntax. Part 1 closes with a study of four-pitch structures and complete tables that show all possible pitch sets in circular visual notation. Part 2 (rhythm) begins with a complete course in "Symmetrical Picking," a method based on drum rudiments that builds control in the picking hand through an exhaustive variety of movements. The focus of this section is building a strong rhythmic foundation, with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, speed, dynamics, and groove. It is followed by a study of legato playing, working with ornaments and slides. The study of playing with fingers on multiple strings takes up the remainder of the book. This begins with the study of pulse against pulse, playing two simultaneous tempos. The book concludes with a study of polyrhythm, playing one rhythm against another. Plain English is used as much as possible to describe theoretical concepts, and hundreds of illustrations were made for the book as an aid to those who either don't speak English or prefer to think visually. This approach is designed to be inclusive and to promote creative practice. The main idea of the book is described in this passage (page 154): "Even in this small area there is a lot of material, potentially a lifetime of study. The amount of information can feel overwhelming to students at any level. For this reason, the book is designed for self-directed practice, with an emphasis on what the player "could" do, rather than what the player "should" do. The principle is to develop your own learning process, rather than following someone else's. The ability to make choices is essential in finding a personal approach to the instrument. Pick and choose the studies that seem interesting - there should be enough variety to accommodate a wide range of personalities. If any particular concept or exercise has been useful as the starting point for a new creative direction, then the book has done its job. Its purpose is not to push any dogma, method, or style, but to open the door to options for guitarists of any background that are looking for new perspectives.


Left-Hand Guitar Chord Book

Left-Hand Guitar Chord Book

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  • Author: William Bay
  • Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
  • ISBN: 1609742095
  • Category : Music
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 49

Contains chord forms for all of the most commonly used chords. Chords include major, minor, altered 7ths, diminished, augmented and many more. All forms are shown in picture and diagram form for the left-handed guitarist.


Guitar Chord Bible

Guitar Chord Bible

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  • Author: Phil Capone
  • Publisher: Chartwell Books
  • ISBN: 1610583612
  • Category : Music
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 259

Over 500 illustrated chords are covered for Rock, Blues, Soul, Country, Jazz and Classical music. This compact dictionary is designed to fit in your bag and is completed with fingering diagrams for each chord and photographs showing how each one is played. Over 360,000 copies sold worldwide. This compact dictionary of over 500 popular chords in their most common voicings feature clare photographs and easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions. The spiral binding allows you to lay the book flat for easy reference while playing. Fingering diagrams for each chord are clearly indicated on a fretboard, and tips on technique are given together with relevant chord sequences. Whether your musical style favors rock, pop, blues, soul, jazz, funk, counry, or classical, this handy take-anywhere volume puts the techniques for making great guitar music at your fingertips, and sets you on the road to becoming a true chordmaster.


The Capo Chord Book

The Capo Chord Book

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  • Author: Lance Beaumont
  • Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
  • ISBN: 1609745698
  • Category : Music
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 41

The Capo Chord Book is an instructional method designed to aid the beginner/intermediate guitarist in capo transpositions. Playing in keys laden with bar chords can be frustrating to the novice. This book intends to remove this frustration by showing the player how to play in these difficult keys while using easy to play chord shapes. By placing the capo at different points on the guitar neck, chord shapes from the one key can be used to play in multiple keys. This book is clear and easy to understand with written explanation and diagrams. the Capo Chord Book is sure to serve the beginner/intermediate guitarist for many years.


Picture Chord Encyclopedia for Left-Handed Guitarists

Picture Chord Encyclopedia for Left-Handed Guitarists

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  • Author: Hal Leonard Corp.
  • Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
  • ISBN: 1476858942
  • Category : Music
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 282

(Guitar Educational). At long last, the ultimate chord reference book for left-handed guitarists is here! This amazing resource features photos and diagrams for over 2,600 chords specifically shown for the southpaw player. Includes: easy-to-see photos, easy-to-read chord grids, basic chord theory, basic fingering principles, open chords and barre chords, partial chords and broken-set forms, and more. Perfect for all playing styles and levels.


Ultimate Guitar Chords

Ultimate Guitar Chords

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  • Author: Don Latarski
  • Publisher: Lulu.com
  • ISBN: 0557719135
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 396

This guitar chord book represents the largest and most highly organized and useful collection of chords yet published. Each chord type has five levels of organization: 1) Common Voicings (This is where you'll find shapes than are both relatively easy to play and sound good.) 2) Drop 2" voicings, 3) Chords organized by the lowest sounding note. This section covers all inversions. 4) Chords organized by the highest note. This is very useful when you're looking for a chord to harmonize a melody note. 5) Chords which span 5 or more frets - ""stretchy forms."" All forms are moveable and can be applied to any key. This is not your typical ""chords-by-key"" chord book; it is much more comprehensive in scope. Complete instructions on how to best use this book are included in the introduction.


The Big Dadgad Chord Book

The Big Dadgad Chord Book

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  • Author: Harvey Reid
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN: 9781630290429
  • Category :
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 144

The Most Detailed & complete DADGAD Chord Book... DADGAD has become the most popular open tuning, yet until now there have been no extensive libraries of chord fingerings. The Big DADGAD Chord Book is thorough, readable, detailed and accurate, carefully mapping out the fingerboard like never before. It also has many valuable features to help songwriters, strummers and pickers find their way around: The whole fingerboard is shown for every chord, which helps you see and understand the geometry. The note names and scale degrees are shown for all chords, so you can clearly see the precise musical structure. Most chords have 5 or 6 strings sounding. Open and closed-position chord types are included."


Chords and Scales for Guitarists

Chords and Scales for Guitarists

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  • Author: David Mead
  • Publisher: Music Sales Amer
  • ISBN: 9781860744327
  • Category : Music
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 215

(Music Sales America). Here at last is a book that tackles these two vital areas in simple, no-nonsense terms. With over 400 diagrams and a comprehensive audio CD, bestselling guitar author David Mead teaches you how to construct chords and scales from the ground up, how to recognize important chord and scale families and how to organize your fretboard using the CAGED concept. With a chapter on improvisation providing vital tips on soloing over chord changes, this book is all you need to make your guitar solos sound more musical and develop all the instincts of a fully rounded musician.


Mickey Baker's Complete Course in Jazz Guitar

Mickey Baker's Complete Course in Jazz Guitar

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  • Author: Mickey Baker
  • Publisher: Ashley Pub
  • ISBN: 9780825652806
  • Category : Music
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 64

Provides exercises for jazz guitar techniques, including jazz riffs, breaks, fill-ins, and solos.