Detail 01
Pocket format
Sized to fit a case pocket or back pocket. The tradeoff is small diagrams and tight page layout.
Product detailSKU #1281204297482
Hal LeonardPocket Piano Chord Dictionary
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Pocket-size piano chord reference. For students and gigging players who want chord shapes on hand without carrying a full method book.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Beginners looking up chords while learning from lead sheets
- Keyboard players wanting a reference in a gig bag pocket
- Songwriters checking voicings away from the instrument
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting lessons, exercises, or theory explanation
- Anyone needing full-size print for a music stand
- Guitarists — this covers piano voicings only
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
Dictionary, not a method
Organized for lookup by chord. You go to it with a question, not to work through front to back.
Detail 03
Piano-specific
Shows notes on a keyboard diagram or staff. None of it transfers directly to fretted instruments.
Detail 04
$7.99
Cheap enough to keep a second copy at a rehearsal space rather than moving one around.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reference only — no lessons, songs, or practice exercises included
- 02Small pages don't stay open well on a music stand
- 03Assumes you can already find notes on the keyboard
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this good for a total beginner?
As a companion, yes. It tells you what notes make a chord, not how to play or practice. Pair it with a method book or a teacher.
02Does it work for guitar chords?
No. It's a piano chord dictionary, so the voicings are laid out for keyboard. Guitarists need a guitar chord dictionary instead.
03How small is it?
Pocket format, meant to fit in a gig bag pocket or jacket. Convenient to carry, harder to read at arm's length on a stand.
04Does it include fingerings?
Chord dictionaries in this format center on the notes in each chord. Treat any fingering guidance as a bonus, not the main content.
