Guitar Chord Bible: Over 500 Illustrated Chords for Rock, Blues, Soul, Country, Jazz, and Classical

by Phil Capone

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. 

Genres: Music, Reference, Nonfiction

256 pages, Spiral-bound

First published March 31, 2006

About the author

Phil Capone studied guitar at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music in London. His many years of experience as a professional guitarist and teacher have given him a unique understanding and knowledge. Phil is a regular performer on the London music scene. He teaches at the Contemporary Institute of Music Performance, London, and is a regular contributor to Total Guitar magazine and Guitar Techniques.

Reviews

[Sandali · Rating 5 out of 5]

Did you know that there are 5 different ways of playing the C major chord!
You may.
But I didn't.
I think this is a perfect reference book for all guitar lovers!!

[Andrew Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story arc

[Connor Eberhardt · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has many interesting chords! Would recommend it for anyone who wants to branch out and find new sounds!

[Ricky · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't actually play guitar, but I got this book for my wife, and she loves it.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book came in handy.

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Buena guía de acordes para toda ocasión :p

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's good reference to what I am doing sometimes.