Guitar Chord Master 1: Master Basic Chords & Strum Patterns: Guitar Chord Master, #1

By Christian J. Triola

Master the skills you need to strum your favorite songs.

When we first begin playing guitar, most of us start out fussing around with chord charts and chord books. But chord charts don't show you how to make music. And most chord books are only reference guides. Other methods either teach too many chords at once or don't teach them systematically, leaving us scratching our heads as we try to figure out how to make the music happen.

 

Build the skills you need to play hundreds of songs

With step-by-step lessons and practice exercises, you'll master chords in a progressive manner, starting with the easiest and most common. Along the way, you'll build finger strength and dexterity to grab those chords with increasing confidence. Plus, you'll learn common chord progressions and strum patterns that will prepare you to play the songs you love.

 

A Unique Approach that Builds Rhythm Guitar Skills Faster

Guitar Chord Master is the only method book series dedicated to mastering rhythm guitar. This means that it focuses exclusively on chords and strum patterns. Use it to teach yourself or in your private lessons. There are ample practice exercises and review sections throughout the book so you'll never be left scratching your head or feeling rushed along.

 

Great for adult beginners and teens

Whether you're just starting out on guitar or have been noodling around for years, Guitar Chord Master 1 will give you the foundation you need to strum the songs you love.

 

Let's get started!

Click to order your copy and let's start strumming!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tenterhook Books, LLC
• Release date: May 4, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201345303

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First Edition 2019, Tenterhook Books, LLC. Akron, Ohio. This book was previously published under the title Guitar Chords Made Easy, Level 1 Basic Chords: Simple Steps to Get You Playing Guitar Chords Quickly.

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Print ISBN-13: 978-1671741744

Contents

Introduction

How to Tune Your Guitar

1. Lesson 1

Strumming & Reading Rhythms

2. Lesson 2

How to Read a Fretboard Diagram

3. Lesson 3

G Major & E Minor

4. Lesson 4

D7 Chord

5. Lesson 5

C Major & A Minor

6. Lesson 6

D Major & A7

7. Lesson 7

Eighth Note Strumming

8. Lesson 8

A Major & E7

9. Lesson 9

E Major & B7

10. Lesson 10

D Minor

11. Lesson 11

G7

12. Lesson 12

Introducing Barre Chords

13. Lesson 13

3/4 Time

14. Lesson 14

Bb Major & C7

15. Lesson 15

Introducing Minor Barre Chords

16. Lesson 16

B Minor & C Minor

17. Lesson 17

Ties & Rests

18. Lesson 18

F# Minor

19. Lesson 19

Introducing Suspended Chords

20. Lesson 20

Esus4 & Fsus4

Chord Reference

The Next Step

About the Author

Introduction

How this book works

This book is designed to take you step by step through the process of learning how to strum a guitar using the most commonly played chords. Everyone from the greatest classical and jazz players to hobbyists in their bedrooms know these chords.

What are chords?

A chord is just another way of saying harmony. It is a combination of two or more notes played together at the same time. When learning guitar, many people start out by learning chords, while others learn how to read notation. Both are just as important, and after