Guitar Journals - Chords

· Mel Bay Publications
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About this ebook

A valuable book for any guitarist. Part one presents a dictionary of essential chord forms shown by inversion. Part two features a very thorough analysis of chord melody and quartal harmony voicings in each key. Playing through part II will train your ear to improvise chordal melodies. Ideal for daily practice.


- Ultimate guide of chord studies and perfect reference manual for everyday use.

- A comprehensive presentation of modern chord forms with analysis on how to use them effectively in contemporary music.

- Presents chord types shown in various inversions.

- Enable the guitarist to find appropriate yet innovative voicings for any chord in any position on the fingerboard.

- Studies chord progressions in each key and enhances the guitarist's ability to hear chord melody voicings in any key.

- Improves the student's rhythm and melody chord voicings.

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About the author

William Bay received his undergraduate degree in business at Washington University in St. Louis and his MBA at the University of Missouri. He played trumpet and guitar professionally for many years and has authored hundreds of books on music education and performance. As president of Mel Bay Publications he has produced thousands of books dealing with an eclectic array of musical styles, genres and instruments and performed on many audio and video recordings. He is an accomplished composer and arranger. His books have sold in the millions. He was recently inducted into the Missouri Music Hall of Fame.


The following William Bay recordings are now available on most audio streaming services: Trumpet and Guitar, Guitar Images, Acoustic Guitar Portraits, Christmas Guitar Portraits, Celtic Hymns and Sacred Songs, Songs from the Heartland, Beautiful American Airs and Ballads, Sacred Songs of Early America, Beautiful Airs and Ballads of the British Isles, Early Music Gems, Celtic Gems, Beautiful Carols of Christmas and more.

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