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Picture chords
Shapes are shown visually instead of written in standard notation, so you can use it without reading music.
Product detailSKU #1274034469680
Music SalesThe Gig Bag Book of Picture Chords for all Guitarists
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A pocket-format guitar chord dictionary built around chord pictures rather than notation. For players who want shapes on hand without reading music.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Beginners who can't read notation yet and need shapes
- Keeping a chord reference in the gig bag pocket
- Looking up an unfamiliar chord name mid-rehearsal
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want songs to play, not a reference
- Anyone wanting theory on why chords are built that way
- Players already fluent in chord construction across the neck
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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Gig Bag Book format
Sized to slide into an instrument bag pocket rather than sit on a music stand. Small pages, compact print.
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For all guitarists
Not tied to one style, so the shapes are generic rather than voicings chosen for a particular genre.
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Reference book, not a method
You look chords up as needed. There's no lesson sequence carrying you from one page to the next.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01It's a lookup reference — pair it with a method book if you're starting out
- 02Pocket sizing means small diagrams; check that against your eyesight
- 03Paperback bindings this size rarely stay open on a stand
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to read music to use this?
No. The chords are presented as pictures, so you read the shape and finger positions directly rather than notation.
02Is this for acoustic or electric?
Either. Chord shapes are the same on both, and the book isn't written for a specific guitar type.
03Will it fit in my case?
That's the point of the Gig Bag format — it's built to travel in an instrument bag pocket rather than a backpack.
04Does it teach you how to play?
No. It's a chord reference you consult, not a graded course with exercises and progression.
