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# Guitar Chords in Context: The Practical Guide to Chord Theory and Application (Learn Guitar Theory and Technique)

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Review: Finally! I understand the WHY of chords not just the HOW - Finally! I understand the WHY of chords not just the HOW! Joseph Alexander is the modern Mel Bay of guitar instruction books. He writes the definitive books on jazz, rock and funk guitar playing, and how he is so prolific without regurgitating the same old material ,is a testament to his vast knowledge and his LOVE of guitar playing and music. GUITAR CHORDS IN CONTEXT PT ONE is ,for me, guitar harmony sunshine because it lifts the dense fog of effectively using chords on the guitar, clearly illuminating HOW, WHY and WHEN to play the RIGHT chords. I guess you could compare it to Ted Greene's seminal CHORD CHEMISTRY, but for non-guitar masters such as myself, Joe's GCICPO is better because it doesn't overwhelm you with page after page of complex, hard to finger chords. Instead it focuses on teaching you to learn how to use a fundamental knowledge of harmony to become your own, self-contained chord dictionary. Don't get me wrong, you can't just pick up GCICPO, flip through it, and in a couple of weeks be playing chords like Pat Metheny or Wes Montgomery. You do have to put significant effort into the learning the concepts and putting them into practice. But when a knowledgeable expert is also a good teacher AND loves their subject it shows, and Joseph Alexander is obviously that, an expert teacher who loves guitars and music. Pick up GUITAR CHORDS IN CONTEXT PART ONE, pick up your axe, and start making more beautiful music!
Review: The ONLY way to learn guitar chords - The is by far the BEST way to learn, construct, and understand how chords work. There are many chord books out there and in my experience, they are nothing more the an encyclopedia of chords. As a victim of these encyclopedias, I felt very overwhelmed and actually lost interest in the guitar. The reality is, this is by far the WORST way to learn guitar chords. If you are learning guitar chords and feel overwhelmed by learning chords from an encyclopedia, do yourself a favor, return it and by this book now! The book explains chords using intervals. For example, a Cmaj7 chord consists of the notes C - E - G - B and converted into intervals is R - 3 - 5 - 7. The book explains where these intervals are on the fretboard and how to change the Cmaj7 to a Cmin7 is as simple as lowering the 3rd a the 7th (from the maj7 example above) a 1/2 and there is your Cmin7. The book also shows the "grip" of the chords so you have a visual. Joseph also explains substitutions, dominant chords, minor 7 flat five, what chord tones can be omitted (I know I'm missing something). I have other learning material from Joseph and I must say his are the BEST learning materials I have come across. I look forward to going through part 2.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #524,187 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #170 in Songwriting #212 in Music Composition (Books) #349 in Guitars (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (443) |
| Dimensions  | 8.5 x 0.25 x 11 inches |
| Edition  | 2nd ed. |
| ISBN-10  | 1789330424 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1789330427 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Part of series  | Learn Guitar Theory and Technique |
| Print length  | 111 pages |
| Publication date  | April 24, 2019 |
| Publisher  | www.fundamental-changes.com |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finally! I understand the WHY of chords not just the HOW
*by A***R on November 24, 2015*

Finally! I understand the WHY of chords not just the HOW! Joseph Alexander is the modern Mel Bay of guitar instruction books. He writes the definitive books on jazz, rock and funk guitar playing, and how he is so prolific without regurgitating the same old material ,is a testament to his vast knowledge and his LOVE of guitar playing and music. GUITAR CHORDS IN CONTEXT PT ONE is ,for me, guitar harmony sunshine because it lifts the dense fog of effectively using chords on the guitar, clearly illuminating HOW, WHY and WHEN to play the RIGHT chords. I guess you could compare it to Ted Greene's seminal CHORD CHEMISTRY, but for non-guitar masters such as myself, Joe's GCICPO is better because it doesn't overwhelm you with page after page of complex, hard to finger chords. Instead it focuses on teaching you to learn how to use a fundamental knowledge of harmony to become your own, self-contained chord dictionary. Don't get me wrong, you can't just pick up GCICPO, flip through it, and in a couple of weeks be playing chords like Pat Metheny or Wes Montgomery. You do have to put significant effort into the learning the concepts and putting them into practice. But when a knowledgeable expert is also a good teacher AND loves their subject it shows, and Joseph Alexander is obviously that, an expert teacher who loves guitars and music. Pick up GUITAR CHORDS IN CONTEXT PART ONE, pick up your axe, and start making more beautiful music!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The ONLY way to learn guitar chords
*by A***R on December 14, 2014*

The is by far the BEST way to learn, construct, and understand how chords work. There are many chord books out there and in my experience, they are nothing more the an encyclopedia of chords. As a victim of these encyclopedias, I felt very overwhelmed and actually lost interest in the guitar. The reality is, this is by far the WORST way to learn guitar chords. If you are learning guitar chords and feel overwhelmed by learning chords from an encyclopedia, do yourself a favor, return it and by this book now! The book explains chords using intervals. For example, a Cmaj7 chord consists of the notes C - E - G - B and converted into intervals is R - 3 - 5 - 7. The book explains where these intervals are on the fretboard and how to change the Cmaj7 to a Cmin7 is as simple as lowering the 3rd a the 7th (from the maj7 example above) a 1/2 and there is your Cmin7. The book also shows the "grip" of the chords so you have a visual. Joseph also explains substitutions, dominant chords, minor 7 flat five, what chord tones can be omitted (I know I'm missing something). I have other learning material from Joseph and I must say his are the BEST learning materials I have come across. I look forward to going through part 2.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I really like how it explains chord construction
*by D***D on November 23, 2015*

I've had this book for some time now. I really like how it explains chord construction. It is very comprehensive yet easy to understand. I find myself coming back to this book again and again to further my knowledge of chords and their alterations. As an amateur solo guitarist, I'm always looking for some "special chords" to add a little pizzazz to my song renditions. This book has been a big help.

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