Detail 01
Picture-based layout
Each chord is shown as a keyboard diagram, so you match your hand to the image instead of decoding note names.
Product detailSKU #1274034477197
ProlineKeyboard Picture Chord Encyclopedia Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A photo-based chord reference for keyboard players who want to see finger placement rather than read notation. Aimed at beginners and casual players.
Strong match
Who this is for
- New keyboard players who cannot yet read chord notation
- Players learning songs by chord symbol on the fly
- Keeping on the music stand as a quick lookup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who already know chord construction and inversions
- Anyone wanting lessons, theory instruction, or repertoire
- Tablet-only users who want searchable digital reference
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
Encyclopedia format
Organized for lookup by root and chord type, not front-to-back study. You use it mid-song, not as a course.
Detail 03
Print book
Stays open on a stand and needs no screen, battery, or app. It also cannot search or transpose for you.
Detail 04
Keyboard-specific
Voicings are laid out for two-hand keyboard playing. Guitar or ukulele players get nothing usable here.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reference only — no instruction, exercises, or songs included
- 02Check it lies flat on your stand before relying on it live
- 03Covers chord shapes, not rhythm, voice leading, or accompaniment patterns
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. Chords are shown as keyboard pictures with the keys to press marked, so you can match the diagram by sight.
02Does it work for piano as well as electronic keyboard?
Yes. The diagrams show a standard keyboard layout, so they apply to acoustic piano, digital piano, and synth alike.
03Is this a method book?
No. It is a lookup reference for chord shapes. If you want graded lessons and practice material, buy a method book instead.
04Will it show inversions?
It is built around chord shapes by root and type. Treat it as a shape dictionary rather than a guide to voice leading.
