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Chord finder format
Diagrams organized by root and chord type. You look up a chord, you do not read it front to back.
Product detailSKU #1274034476538
Hal LeonardBanjo Chord Finder Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Pocket chord reference for banjo. For a player who needs to look up an unfamiliar chord shape mid-song, not to learn from scratch.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Looking up an odd chord while working through a song
- Keeping in a case pocket at rehearsals and jams
- Players moving beyond first-position G, C and D
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners needing lessons — it is a reference, not a method
- Players wanting songs, tab or picking patterns
- Anyone who only needs the common open chords
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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Chord diagrams
Grids show string, fret and finger. No music reading needed.
Detail 03
Small format
Fits a case pocket or gig bag. Thin enough to carry, too small to read across a room.
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Tuning-specific
Banjo chord shapes depend entirely on tuning. Shapes only work in the tuning the book is written for.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm it covers your tuning — open G and C tunings give different shapes
- 02No songs or picking patterns; pair it with a method book to learn
- 035-string and tenor banjo shapes differ; check which the book covers
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this for 5-string banjo?
Chord finders are written for a specific banjo and tuning. Check the cover before buying — tenor and plectrum banjos use entirely different shapes than a 5-string in open G.
02Will this teach me banjo?
No. It is a lookup reference for chord shapes. You need a method book or lessons for right-hand rolls, timing and technique.
03Does it show moveable chord shapes?
Chord finders typically include shapes up the neck as well as open positions, which is the main reason to own one past the first few chords.
04Is it small enough to bring to a jam?
Yes. It is a pocket-sized reference meant to live in a case pocket rather than sit on a music stand.
