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Guitar Chord Encyclopedia: Guitar Comb Bound Book

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Guitar Chord Encyclopedia: Guitar Comb Bound Book

36 Chords in Each Key

By Steve Hall and Ron Manus

Item: 00-4440

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Chords are listed alphabetically and chromatically for easy reference with 36 different chords listed for each key. With chapters on chord theory, intervals and chord construction, your chord vocabulary will be forever expanding. Also includes an explanation of the Circle of Fifths. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 160
ISBN10: 0-7390-0984-2
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-0984-0
UPC: 038081022147
SKU: 00-4440

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Why we love this

This encyclopedia transforms chord lookup from a hunt through dozens of scattered resources into a single, organized reference. The comb binding means students can leave it open to a chord chart during practice or performance without it snapping shut, making it genuinely useful rather than decorative on a shelf.

What to expect

Like having a conversation partner who always knows the right chord. Whether you're discovering a voicing you've never tried or confirming one you half-remember, this book gives you the answer instantly and shows you the logic behind it.

Who it's for

Guitar students at all levels benefit from having a single source for chord voicings without flipping between multiple books. Players learning to transpose, compose, or understand chord progressions will rely on this for both daily practice and performance reference.

How to get the most out of it

  • Keep the book open to the chord you're learning; use the lay-flat binding to position it at eye level on a music stand while you practice fingering shapes.
  • Reference the intervals and chord construction chapters when a chord feels unfamiliar; understanding why a chord is built that way speeds up retention across all keys.
  • Cross-reference the Circle of Fifths when transposing songs to new keys; it shows you which chords will work together regardless of the key signature.

How to use it

Assign this as a core resource for any guitarist working through repertoire that requires transposition or chord substitution. It works equally well as a standalone supplement for self-teaching or as a shared reference in ensemble rehearsals when the guitar player needs to find a voicing quickly.

Skills your students will build

  • Chord identification across all 12 keys
  • Understanding chord construction through intervals
  • Recognizing chord relationships using the Circle of Fifths
  • Reading and applying multiple voicings for the same chord
  • Transposing chord progressions between keys

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