Detail 01
Chords and voicings focus
It covers how chords are spelled and fingered, not strumming patterns, rhythm, or repertoire.
Product detailSKU #1273887991441
Carl FischerThe Guitar Grimoire - Chords and Voicings Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A chord and voicing reference book for guitar. For players who want to see how chord shapes are built and moved across the neck.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitarists who know open chords and want movable voicings
- Songwriters hunting for alternate voicings of chords they already use
- Self-taught players filling gaps in fretboard theory
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Absolute beginners with no chord vocabulary yet
- Players who want songs to play rather than reference material
- Anyone who learns better from video than from 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.
Detail 02
Reference format
Meant to be flipped open and consulted, not worked through cover to cover like a method book.
Detail 03
Guitar-specific
Shapes are written for six-string fretboard, not transferable straight to piano or bass.
Detail 04
Under $20
Cheap enough to leave open on a music stand and mark up rather than keep pristine.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Print book only. No audio, video, or download access included.
- 02Reading chord diagrams is assumed. Brush up if boxes and dots are unfamiliar.
- 03A music stand helps. Thick reference books do not stay open flat.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to read standard notation?
Chord books work primarily from diagrams and grids, so notation reading is not the main requirement. Familiarity with fretboard diagrams matters more.
02Is this a beginner book?
It suits someone past the first chords. If you are still learning G, C and D shapes, a method book will serve you better first.
03Does it work for electric and acoustic?
Yes. Chord shapes and voicings are the same on both. Nothing here depends on the instrument being amplified.
04What is the difference between this and the other Guitar Grimoire book?
This one is the chords and voicings volume. The other title in the series is priced higher and is a separate book, so check the subtitle before ordering.
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Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Chords and Voicings Book
