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The Jazz Guitar Chord Bible Complete

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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!

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.

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!

Chords all over the place. If you are looking to learn more ways to use more chords this is it. Not only does it show you how each chord is built, notated, fingered and tabbed, it goes a step further and shows you the chords used in a progression. There are plenty of books out there that do not do that.

This book shows how chords work in progressions from the 1st to 12 frets. The chord diagrams are no greater than five fret stretches. Yes, there are a "few" that may be a bit of a stretch, but those of you that took lessons from Warren know he used and taught man chord voicings with more that five fret stretches. I highly recommend this book. A lot to learn and great fun.

I miss you Warren.

This book is a great book for learning many, many, many differnt chord voicings. The layout of the book makes it easy to find what type of chord you are looking for. This book does not have very many explanations though, other than the first few pages this book is solid chords. Great for any guitarist who is or wants to take jazz seriously. I am completely satisfied.

This is a good book for identifying chords that you may be playing when you are jamming, but are uncertain of the names for. For example, when playing along with Charlie Parker records my fingers instintively find the places they should be, and then I look the chord pattern up in this book so I know what to call it. Do this enough and you will be as expert in chording and comping as you want to be.