Comprehensive Chord Theory for Guitar [With CD (Audio)] (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781423496144)

(Guitar Educational). Chords are the foundation of almost all of Western music, and the most common function of the guitar is as an accompaniment instrument. But sooner or later, curiosity or necessity leads us to try to understand chords a little better. How are chords put together? How did they get these weird names? Why do some chords sound good and some sound bad? This book will help you figure it all out! You'll explore: the first steps in chord theory and practice; moveable chord shapes: barre chords and triads; the '5' chord; color notes; extended chords: 9th, 11th, 13th and altered chords; and more. The audio includes demos of the chords discussed in the book. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded.

Author: Douglas Baldwin
ISBN-10: 1423496140
ISBN-13: 9781423496144
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2013
Pages: 372
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.60lbs
Size: 11.90h x 9.00w x 0.80d