Wise Publications The Little Black Book Of Chords - Guitar
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Summary of This Method
Designed as a true cheat sheet, this pocket collection gathers a vast library of guitar chords to accompany your practice sessions, rehearsals, and concerts. It features over 1100 positions presented in a readable layout, designed to get straight to the point: you find the chord, place your fingers, and play.
Each chord is offered with precise fretboard diagrams (grids), complemented by fingerings and note names to understand what you are playing, not just "where to place your fingers." This is especially useful for transposing, enriching your accompaniments, varying harmonic colors, and building more musical progressions, whether you play open chords, barre chords, or more advanced positions.
Additionally, the method includes useful advice for all levels, notably a clear guide to the most common alternate tunings, indications about power chords to work on energy and rhythmic efficiency, as well as blank grids to write and memorize your own chords. A simple, complete, and effective tool to progress in harmony and accompaniment on the guitar.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Instrumentation | guitar | ||
Questions frequently asked
How many chord positions does this guitar compendium contain?
More than 1100 chord positions are gathered in this pocket-sized format, with a layout designed for quick reference.
Do the chord diagrams indicate fingerings?
Each chord chart is accompanied by fingerings and note names. This allows the finger placement to be reproduced while identifying the notes played.
Does The Little Black Book Of Chords - Guitar help with barre chords?
The positions presented cover open chords, barre chords, and more advanced shapes. The compendium thus allows exploration of different harmonic colors for accompaniment.
Are alternative tunings included in this method?
A guide to the most common alternative tunings is included. Notes dedicated to power chords also complement the content for rhythm work.
Is it possible to write down one’s own chords in the book?
Blank charts are provided to write and memorize personal chords. They can be used to keep fingerings or personal chord progressions.
