Guitar Chord Guru: The Chord Book, Your Guide for Success! [Paperback]

Karl Aranjo (Composer)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2000

Perfect for teachers and students, this book covers critical chord concepts, theory and applications, all in a logical and easy-to-use way. Includes information on basic open string chords, barre chords, jazz chords, chord substitutions, and much more, with lots of clear drawings and charts.

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About the Author

Karl Aranjo is a professional guitarist and guitar instructor based in Southern California. His lifelong guitar studies have included teachers such as Tony Mottolla, Ted Greene and the late William G. Leavitt, author of the Berklee method.

Karl is a graduate of Boston's Berklee College of Music and the leader of a busy performing band, Karl Arnajo's JAZZ ATTACK. When not teaching, learning, performing, writing or recording, Karl enjoys the company of his lovely wife Karen and their small unruly terrier.

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Creative Concepts (February 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569221596
• ISBN-13: 978-1569221594
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #272,084 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book by far so far!, August 14, 2001

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"vigoda00" (Centerville, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guitar Chord Guru: The Chord Book, Your Guide for Success! (Paperback)

I have played guitar for a few years now but I never had a lesson. Basically, I learned everything by ear and by reading guitar tab on the internet. I have read a few books on guitar chords but this one by far is the best! Despite it's plain design, this is the best guitar chord book I have read so far and it has helped me learn more about the guitar then I thought I ever would. In addition, if you buy this book do yourself a favor and also purchase the Guitar Guru Scale book...you will not regret it!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is great book!, November 30, 1999

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This review is from: Guitar Chord Guru: The Chord Book, Your Guide for Success! (Paperback)

I bought Mr. Aranjo's other book Guitar Scale Guru and thought it was great. This book makes learning new chords and playing so easy to understand. Every guitar player should add these two books to their collection.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great companion book to Gutair Scale Guru, March 29, 2011

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This review is from: Guitar Chord Guru: The Chord Book, Your Guide for Success! (Paperback)

The methods in this book are straight forward and logical, they will teach you to play Chords in most all positions and transpose then to various keys. Chord progressions are discussed thoroughly enough, whilst the theory is a little "light", it covers the major topics well and puts them into practice. If you want more theory, there are better, albeit more boring books to be had.

Chord diagrams are plentiful, and how to play their inversions, sus', diminished, augmented and add 5,7,9,11,13 chords are all covered. I especially liked the the 5th and 6th string root note method Karl demonstrates to locate chords on the fret board.

This is a great companion book to his "Guitar Scale Guru". You should be able to combine your scales with these chord progression and knowledge to make music satisfying. This book is great for beginners, although, it may seem intimidating at first, or for seasoned players who want to brush up on some chord theory at a leisurely pace.

Highly recommended.