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Chord encyclopedia format
Organized as reference by root and chord type. You look things up rather than work front to back.
Product detailSKU #1273887983836
AlfredGuide Guitar Chord Encyclopedia Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Alfred's guitar chord reference book. A lookup tool for players who want shapes on the page instead of on a phone screen.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rhythm players who hit an unfamiliar chord symbol mid-song
- Beginners learning shapes beyond open chords
- Keeping on a music stand where a phone would time out
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want a structured method with lessons and exercises
- Anyone who already uses a chord app and is happy with it
- Left-handed players expecting mirrored diagrams
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Alfred publisher
Standard education-market notation and diagram conventions, so the layout will match other Alfred books you own.
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$12.99
Cheap enough to leave in a gig bag or on a stand and not worry about wear.
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Print reference
No screen timeout, no battery, no ads. It stays open on the page you left it on.
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Guitar-specific
Diagrams are laid out for six-string guitar, not bass, ukulele, or mandolin.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reference book only, no lessons, no audio, no play-along tracks
- 02Paperback bindings do not always stay flat on a stand; a clip helps
- 03Diagrams assume standard tuning, so alternate tunings will not match
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a lesson book?
No. It is a reference you look chords up in, not a graded course with exercises.
02Does it work for bass or ukulele?
No. The diagrams are for six-string guitar.
03Is it good for a total beginner?
Useful as a companion, but a beginner should pair it with a method book or a teacher for technique and timing.
04Does it include audio or a CD?
No. This is the book on its own.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
