Guitar Chords For Dummies

Chords, chords, and (almost) nothing but chords  Guitar Chords For Dummies is full of, well, guitar chords. This indispensable reference is a must for guitarists of every ambition, skill level, and musical genre, providing a key to the simplest and most complex guitar chords—over 600 in all. Each chord is illustrated with a chord diagram and a photo with guitarist’s tips sprinkled throughout the book. You’ll also get a tiny bit of music theory, so you know what’s going on with all those symbols, and voicings for each chord in each of the 12 keys. And it’s even small enough to fit in your guitar case. Add sparkle and range to your musical repertoire.  Learn the theory and techniques for playing guitar chords  Reference over 600 chords spread over 12 keys  Easily try out new chords, thanks to the portable, lay-flat format  Go beyond the basics with sustained, augmented, diminished, and flatted chords  Guitar Chords For Dummies is ideal for newbies just picking up the guitar and seasoned musicians ready to expand their sound.

Introduction 1 Part 1: C-family Chords 17 Part 2: D♭/C♯-family Chords 47 Part 3: D-family Chords 73 Part 4: E♭/D♯-family Chords 107 Part 5: E-family Chords 133 Part 6: F-family Chords 159 Part 7: F♯/G♭ Chords 187 Part 8: G-family Chords 213 Part 9: A♭/G♯ Chords 241 Part 10: A-family Chords 267 Part 11: B♭/A♯-family Chords 293 Part 12: B-family Chords 319 Index 345