Chord Chemistry

Ted Greene’s Chord Chemistry was originally published in 1971 and has become the classic chord reference book for two generations of guitarists. Whether you are just beginning to search beyond basic barre chords or are already an advanced player looking for new sounds and ideas this is the book that will get you there. Designed to inspire creativity this book is a musical treasure chest filled with exciting new ideas and sounds.

A thorough book for guitarists on the applications and understanding of chords.

(Music Sales America). Spice up songs and learn more chord variations! With this detailed guide, you'll build on your guitar chord skills to discover a whole new range of chord variations and song styles. It includes a CD with professionally recorded backing tracks so you can learn to play along with the chord sounds of blues, funk, rock, jazz, country and a whole lot more. Plenty of chord progressions and tunes to learn are also included.

A book that clearly explains the principles of jazz soloing. Logically organized, with hundreds of musical examples, this method is the result of many years of Ted's teaching and research.

Contemporary Chord Khancepts presents information for guitarists of all styles-from Rock, Latin, and Funk to Country, Jazz, and Alternative. Steve shares his approach to chord construction, an area he has become known for on guitar. In this book, he has taken a complex subject and broken it down into simple building blocks and small study units. You will learn to extend your sense of harmony by the superimposition of chord forms which are familiar, as well as a world of new ones. Your ability to express yourself and create textures and musical moods will improve immediately. The text is accompanied by two CD's full of performed examples, play-along tracks, and five completely new compositions by Steve only available in this package. For guitarists, the Khancepts in this book will serve as an unlimited source of reference materials and ideas for as long as you enjoy playing the instrument. Book jacket.

Imagine a book that teaches you in a few pages and the simplest way how to construct, memorize and play correctly, all sorts of guitar chords. To make that dream come true, we have reinvented chord teaching methods to bring forth this revolutionary book in 2 volumes. For the first time, a new jargon and memory techniques have been set up, making this book a “bible” for the beginner as well as the virtuoso (master). YOU CAN, AT LAST, KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT GUITAR CHORDS. THEIR CONSTRUCTION AND USE WILL NO LONGER BE A SECRET

(Stylistic Method). Legendary guitarist Pat Martino shares his personal formula for chord conversions with you. This uniquely simple system allows you to think melody, not theory. Amply illustrated with some of Pat's favorite lines.

A retrospective of Ted Greene, virtuoso solo guitarist, beloved music teacher, world-renowned author and innovator of unique music concepts for guitar. This book also includes an overview of Ted Greene's early life and musical development, plus an insightful narrative of the 13 years prior to his death