Detail 01
Audio is online, not a CD
You stream or download the examples, so you need a connection and a phone, tablet or computer nearby.
Product detailSKU #1274228073145
Hal LeonardThe Only Chord Book You Will Ever Need For Guitar - Book/Audio Online
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A guitar chord reference with online audio. For beginners and self-taught players who want shapes in one place instead of scattered across videos.
Strong match
Who this is for
- New players learning open and barre shapes in order
- Rhythm players filling gaps in their chord vocabulary
- Keeping a paper reference on the music stand while practicing
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who already know their shapes and want theory or arranging
- Anyone wanting structured lessons with exercises and progress steps
- Bass, ukulele or keyboard players — the shapes are guitar-specific
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 book, not a method book
It shows you shapes to look up, not a week-by-week course. You supply the practice plan.
Detail 03
Print format
Stays open on a stand and takes pencil marks. No screen dimming or app to fight while your hands are busy.
Detail 04
Standard-tuning guitar chords
Shapes assume EADGBE. Drop or open tunings will not line up with the diagrams.
Detail 05
$19.99
About the cost of a set of strings, so it is a low-risk shelf reference rather than a lesson investment.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Audio access requires an internet connection; nothing plays from the book itself
- 02No instrument, tuner, picks or stand included
- 03Chord diagrams assume you can already tune and fret cleanly
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need the internet to use this?
Only for the audio. The chord diagrams are all printed in the book and work offline.
02Is this good for a complete beginner?
Yes, as a reference. It shows you the shapes, but it will not teach you technique or set a practice order — pair it with lessons or a method book.
03Does it cover barre chords and not just open chords?
It is built as a full chord reference for guitar, covering shapes well past the open-position basics.
04Will this work for left-handed players?
The diagrams are drawn right-handed, so lefties need to mentally mirror them, which most left-handed players get used to quickly.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Book/Audio Online
