Chords for Guitar

A guitar chord book of movable chord shapes based on the CAGED system. A reference of over 200 unique shapes for just over 60 different chord types. Understanding CAGED chords allows you to position chord shapes yourself rather than having to refer to chord diagrams.

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Print length: 88 pages
Print Dimensions: 7.5" wide x 9.25" high

Movable Chords

Over 200 movable chord shapes based on the CAGED system for over 60 chord types. All in clear chord diagrams with ​Root note location clearly indicated and other intervals marked out. Includes numbers to guide which fingers to use.

Theory

Relevant music theory explained using the relatively simple linear layout of the piano keys, then on the fretboard. Basic chord construction, simple & compound intervals and diatonic & non-diatonic intervals.

Questions & Answers

A question for each chord type to make sure you’re on track to being able to locate chords yourself. Find the root notes, apply the chord shapes and then check the answers at the back of the book.

Inverted Chords

After a final chart to summarize all chord types and their various nomenclatures is an explanation of inverted chords with diagrams including 1st, 2nd and 3rd inversions, and slash chords.

"Children really love playing along to the backing tracks and they have been more enthusiastic about practicing because they have something to play along to. The content of the book is well thought out and each musical aspect is introduced gradually as to not swamp the child with too much too soon. I recommend this book to both teachers and learners."

Ben Parker

Bachelor of Musical Arts, Jazz (CPIT Jazz School New Zealand)

"The book Guitar for Kids is written in a very acceptable way accompanied by lots of pictures. I am recommending to read this book not only for kids, but also for everyone who wants to start playing the guitar in the right way."

Tomas Schmidt

Guitar teacher & Recording artist (Slovakia)

"I looked through Guitar for Kids thoroughly when I received it and I think its great. I will be recommending that my students buy one. I would be happy to recommend."

Chris Nastri

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) Phoenix Arizona US

"The layout is definitely kid-friendly and I like how it starts with TAB before jumping into standard notation. The guidance on holding the pick like holding a pencil is very good. I am going to steal that if you don't mind."

Curt Brady

Professional Guitarist & Teacher (Virginia US)

"Gareth has written a really well thought out first book for teaching young children how to play. The fact that he teaches tablature and takes the time to find a logical way to add rhythm makes this method a step above other similar books. This one is definitely the one I'll be using."

Bob Lucas

Bob Lucas Guitar Studios (Missouri US)

"It looks like Gareth spent a lot of time writing Guitar for Kids. I think the illustrations are very helpful in keeping people's minds interested and engaged. The fact that it also includes audio will help them understand how it should sound as well."

Tim Woosley

Music Director, Lincoln School of Music (Nebraska)

"Really detailed and thought out well. It's good that this book presents the easy to difficult chords. I like the introduction of notation as well. When you present it in stages, it's not too hard for people to pick up."

Michael Hanna

Grade 8 RS.Guitar - Larne Guitar School (Ireland)

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