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"Easiest" chord book
Focuses on common beginner-friendly voicings rather than every possible inversion up the neck.
Product detailSKU #1274034484597
Mel BayEasiest Guitar Chord Book
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The Korena take
A pocket-priced guitar chord dictionary for beginners. Covers shapes only, meant to sit on the stand while you learn songs.
Strong match
Who this is for
- New players learning their first open chords
- Keeping in a gig bag for quick shape lookups
- A cheap add-on when buying a first guitar
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need scales or arpeggios as well
- Anyone wanting lessons, songs, or practice structure
- Intermediate players who already know the 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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Chords only
No scales or arpeggios. If you want those too, the larger combined volume covers all three.
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Around 13 dollars
Cheap enough to buy alongside a guitar without much thought, and cheap to replace if it gets wrecked.
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Reference format
Look up a shape and go. There's no lesson sequence to work through.
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Mel Bay publication
Standard chord diagram layout, so shapes read the same way as in most other guitar books.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Chord shapes only. No songs, lessons, or practice routines included.
- 02No audio or download code. Print pages only.
- 03Paperback reference books take a beating in a gig bag. Consider how you'll store it.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this teach you how to play guitar?
No. It's a chord reference, not a method. It shows shapes but doesn't teach strumming, rhythm, or how to practice. Pair it with a beginner method book.
02How many chords does it cover?
The count isn't listed. It's built as a beginner-focused book, so expect common open and basic barre voicings rather than exhaustive coverage of every inversion.
03Should I get this or the Complete Book of Chords, Scales and Arpeggios?
Get this if you only need chord shapes and want to spend the least. Get the Complete book if you also want scales and arpeggios for lead playing.
04Is it left-handed friendly?
Diagrams are drawn for right-handed players, as is standard. Left-handed players typically mirror the shapes mentally or hold the book up to a mirror.
