Mel Bay's Deluxe Encyclopedia of Guitar Chords

If you are only going to get one guitar chord book, make it this one! Thousands of chord forms are presented. Chords are presented in each key and numerous forms are shown for each type of chords. Chords are classified into melody forms, inside forms, rhythm forms and bottom four string forms. Each type of chord is shown in notation and it lists the name of each note and its function in the chord (root, third, seventh, etc.) Also, the name of each note is shown on every diagram and the bottom and top chordal tones are listed (5th, root, etc.). A great value for any guitarist. more

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Posted: Sep-14-2009

Fits the bill

This is a bit difficult to review because I bought this for someone on their request. He is an accomplished guitarist so he should know his stuff. I haven't heard any complaints from him so I figure that he is happy with his purchase. It seemed like a good book when I scanned it and the spiral...

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Posted: Nov-22-2008

It's not the best that I've seen

This book gets a four because all the information is there. It would be misinforming if I'd say that the book is anythign but a solid collection of most any chord you're ever going to come across while playing the guitar. However, the book's weakness is its format, which is cluttered and a...

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Posted: Sep-01-2008

Excellent Resource

I've owned this book for over ten years now. There are many great chord books out there but what sets this one apart from the others is the fact that it includes the actual intervals/notes along with the chord diagram. Most books leave this crucial info out. This way you learn excatly which...

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Posted: Mar-15-2008

Good complete book of all chords you would need to know.

This book contains a vast collection of chords. It's a great encyclopedia for looking up a chord one might not know or for a beginner learning the major chords

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Posted: Dec-28-2006

Useful Book

I like this book simply because of its contents and layout. It shows many ways to hold each chord. It teaches the guitarist sometimes three, four, five and six string methods, so whatever type of guitar or muscic you play, there is a method that can best suit your needs. I recommend the spiral...

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Posted: Apr-14-2001

A new guitar players savior...

An educational book that's been in print since 1971 has gotta be good. This book basically taught me how to play guitar. I learned all of my chords and such from it. It's laid out very clearly with both diagrams and photos to show you how to make each chord. Definitely get this one.

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