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At last! An easy, stress-free way to learn chords all in one place. Essential Guitar Chords for Beginners is the ultimate guitar chord reference book that shows you how to play the most commonly used basic chord shapes found in your favourite songs.
Nice & Easy: The chords are alphabetically listed and easy to find and show finger positions, notes + intervals. Plus, there are lesson guides that answer all your questions about chords, like how to read guitar chord charts & how to play chords with ease and accuracy. Confusion Free Zone:
No 1000's of intimidating chords
9 large easy-read chord shapes per page
3 alternative shapes per chord
Easy-to-follow finger placements
Chord notes & intervals shown
Online resource area to hear audio of each chord
Bonus Area with downloadable charts Beginner Guides:
Chord Terms Explained
How to Read Chord Charts
Chord Intervals + Symbols Explained
Which Chords Should to Learn First
Top 5 Chord Practise Tips Who This Book is For:
Beginner guitarists
Improvers looking to sharpen up on chords
Seasoned guitarists wanting a trustworthy, quick reference book
Self-taught guitarists
Budding songwriters & composers
Music tutors to use as a teaching aid Who This Book is NOT For:
• Advanced guitarists looking to learn intricate extended chord voicings
• Guitarists looking for an overwhelming database of 2000+ chords
Written by the creator of YourGuitarbrain.com, Tiff Bryan is a pro session guitarist (Lady Gaga, Little Mix, Craig David), writer & guitar tutor of 20+ years. As such, you can bet your bottom dollar you’re in the best hands. Chord Types You'll Learn in This Book
This book teaches you how to play the 14 most common types of chords you'll come across in mainstream popular music styles, including pop, rock, folk, blues and country.
Major (e.g. C Maj)
Minor (e.g. Cm)
Diminished (e.g. C Dim)
Augmented (e.g. C Aug)
Dominant Seventh (e.g. C7)
Major Seventh (e.g. CMaj7)
Minor Seventh (e.g. Cm7)
Dominant Ninth (e.g. Cdom9)
Major Ninth (e.g. CMaj9)
Minor Ninth (e.g. Cm9)
Suspended 2 (e.g. Csus2)
Suspended 4 (e.g. Csus4)
"Slash" chords (e.g. C/E)
Power chords (e.g. C5) More Awesome Learn Guitar Books From Tiff at YourGuitarBrain.com:
Essential Guitar Exercises for Beginners & Beyond
Tired of winging it every time you pick up your guitar? Essential Guitar Exercises takes out the confusion and guesswork. With easy-to-follow exercises and clear practice routines, you’ll always know what to work on—whether you’ve got 10 minutes or more time. Get ready to improve in ALL areas of your playing:
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Essential Guitar Practice Planner (Companion to Essential Guitar Exercises for Beginners & Beyond)
This fillable, guided guitar practice planner helps you turn any guitar exercise into flowing, productive practice. Whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced player, it keeps you organized, motivated, and progressing fast. Amazon US: https://amzn.to/42dOaZb
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Easy Peasy Guitar Music Theory: For Beginners
If you want to pick up the guitar & play anything you fancy confidently, you can’t do it without knowing the theory basics. Easy Peasy Guitar Music Theory For Beginners walks you through the music theory essentials at an easy-to-understand steady pace:
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ASIN: B09SP4KPCJ
VSKU: PKV.B09SP4KPCJ.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Bryan, (YourGuitarBrain) Tiff
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: A well-loved companion. Corners and cover might show a little wear, and you could find some notes or highlights. The dust jacket might be MIA, it might have been a library book and extras aren't guaranteed—but the story's all there!