Product Number:
95121M
Format:
Book + Online Audio/Video
Skill Level:
Beginning
Pages:
68
Binding:
Squareback Saddle Stitched
Size:
8.75 x 11.75
ISBN:
0-7866-9323-1
ISBN13:
978-07866-9323-8
Series:
You Can Teach Yourself
Publisher:
Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Date Published:
12/1/2015
"If someone is singing a song or playing a melody, how can I know what chords I can play with it?" This is a common question asked of guitar teachers and players. If you are the guitarist at a campfire sing, if you want to learn a song from a recording, or if you want to write your own songs - this book will show you the way. An indispensable book for the guitarist who wants to learn to improvise and accompany singers by ear, music reading ability is not required to benefit and learn from this method. Includes access to online audio and video.
Notation
Basic Chords
Finding the Meter of a Song
Finding the First Chord of the Song
Chords in the Major Keys
Finding the Chords to Songs in Major Keys
Chords in the Minor Keys
Finding the Chords to Songs in Minor Keys
Barre Chords
Chord Embellishment
Common Chord Progressions
Extended Chords
How to Transpose Songs
Using the Capo
Strum Patterns
Pick-=Strum Accompaniment Patterns
Fingerpicking Patterns
One Chord Songs
Songs with Two Chords
Songs with Three Chords
Songs with Four Chords
Chord Reference Section
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