Detail 01
Rotating wheel design
You line up one key and read the chords that belong to it, instead of calculating intervals each time.
Product detailSKU #1274034471588
Hal LeonardThe Chord Wheel
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A rotating plastic disc that shows which chords belong to each key. A theory shortcut for songwriters and players working out progressions.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Songwriters picking chords that fit a key
- Players working out a song by ear
- Learning relative minors and key relationships without memorizing them
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Musicians who already know the circle of fifths cold
- Anyone wanting jazz-level extended harmony coverage
- Players looking for chord fingerings or shapes
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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Plastic construction
Survives being tossed in a gig bag. It will not tear or dog-ear the way a card or paper chart does.
Detail 03
12 x 9 inches
Bigger than a phone but flat. It sits on a music stand or desk rather than in a pocket.
Detail 04
0.06 inch thick
Slim enough to slide into a folder or the sleeve of a gig bag alongside sheet music.
Detail 05
0.21 pounds
Light enough that it will slide on a stand — angle the stand or weight it down.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Instrument-agnostic — no fingerings, shapes or tab included
- 02Large flat format does not fit a pocket or small case
- 03Moving parts can bind if the wheel gets grit in it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does a chord wheel actually do?
You set it to a key and it shows which chords are diatonic to that key, plus the related minor. It replaces the mental math of the circle of fifths.
02Is it for guitar or piano?
Neither specifically. It deals in keys and chord names, so it works the same for any instrument.
03Do I need to know theory to use it?
No. Reading chords off it requires no theory, though it helps you learn key relationships over time.
04Will it fit in a gig bag?
At 12 by 9 inches and very thin, it slides into a sheet music pocket or folder, not a small accessory pouch.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Material
- Plastic
4 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 12 inch
- Width
- 9 inch
- Weight
- 0.21
- Height
- 0.06 inch
