The Jazz Guitar Chord Bible Complete [Paperback]

Warren Nunes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1999

The Jazz Guitar Chord Bible Complete solves one of the greatest problems in jazz...the knowledge and use of chords. It is a complete guide to three- and four-string guitar chords. Every application is covered including passing chords and altered chords, but only the most logical, practical and applicable chord voicings are presented.

Product Details

• Paperback: 188 pages
• Publisher: Warner Bros Pubns (April 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0769279724
• ISBN-13: 978-0769279725
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 9.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,513 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars unorganized and disconnected., May 17, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Jazz Guitar Chord Bible Complete (Paperback)

I've been playing jazz guitar for years and know the value of chord studys especially for players of finger style jazz (joe pass). I purchased this book for my cousin as a birthday gift as he is just starting to play jazz guitar. Too my surprise the book is pretty much worthless, sure it has lots of chords, but they are presented in a way that does nothing to help the student understand how chords are used. Many of the chords presented are unrealistic in as far as the demands placed on the hand(excessive stretching..ouch!).The chords that most jazz guitarist use today and yesterday have always been to make efficient use of the hands(some of the chords require that you make a 7 fret stretch in first position). I for one have never seen any of the great guitarist ever stretch beyond 5 frets and most stay at 4 frets including my self. This chord bible clearly needs a revision!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Student of Warren Nunes, August 19, 2010

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WARRENS STUDENT - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Jazz Guitar Chord Bible Complete (Paperback)

Hi all interested in jazz guitar .I had the honor of studying with this jazz master for 4years.I have tons of guitar books myself as I also teach guitar.THe negative revue from the jazz fingerstyle guy surprised me becuz...the book is especially designed for the most practical chord voicings...it not achord theory book...look else where for that...I recomend Jody Fosters...jazz course for that also great books with CD by National Guitar Institute.THIS BOOK is the best I know of that shows not just chords shapes but each chord shown has a common chord progressions to show the chords and how they fit nicely voiced with the other chords he selected. The beauty of this chord book...many jazz books show advanced chords but not smooth moves...that make it sound right with the chords progression they sound good with!! I remember when Warren was writing his bible up all nite every nite at completion he was totally exhausted...with a labor of LOVE..Thanks Warren for teaching me how the guitar works...Eternally your student.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I've been searching for a book like this for years!, August 2, 2000

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Matt Barranti (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Jazz Guitar Chord Bible Complete (Paperback)

Don't let the title fool you. This book is a must for all Guitar Players. Each page contains a wealth of knowledge. Each lesson will open your mind to new sounds. I have found these lessons to be both easy, and challenging. Thank you Warren for this book! I've been searching for a book like this for years!