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Chords & Voicings edition
This is the chord volume of a multi-book series. Scales and modes are covered in separate volumes.
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Carl FischerThe Guitar Grimoire - Chords & Voicings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A chord and voicing reference book for guitar. For players who want a systematic library of shapes to work through, not a method course.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rhythm players who keep landing on the same five shapes
- Building a voicing vocabulary for jazz, funk or comping
- Songwriters hunting for a chord that fits a progression
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Complete beginners with no chord knowledge yet
- Players who want step-by-step lessons and audio backing
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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Reference format, not a method
Organized as a lookup library. You pick a chord and find shapes, rather than following lesson order.
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Voicings, not just chord names
Multiple fingerings per chord across the neck, so you can pick shapes by position and voice leading.
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Print book
No audio, video or app. Everything comes off the page, so you supply the ear training yourself.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No audio or backing tracks included. You hear it by playing it.
- 02You need to read chord diagrams already. It does not teach that.
- 03Companion scale and mode volumes sell separately.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this good for a beginner?
Only if you already know open chords and can read a chord diagram. It is a reference library, not a first lesson book.
02Does it come with audio?
No. It is a print book with no CD, download or app. You play the shapes to hear them.
03Does this cover scales too?
No. This is the Chords & Voicings volume. Scales and modes are separate books in the series.
04Will it work for bass or ukulele?
No. The shapes are written for six-string guitar tuning and will not transfer directly.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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