A handy guide for both guitar and piano players, this book places the most popular chords in context. The simple and clean layout provides clear diagrams and practical advice on chord progressions, with concise information on what chords are, how they can be used, and what they can be used alongside. In its compact spiral-bound format this is an essential companion for both beginners and more experienced players looking for extra ideas.
A great companion for both guitar and piano players, this book places the most popular chords in context. Includes clear diagrams and concise information on what chords are, how they can be used, and what they can be used alongside, with guidance on chord progressions.
Jake Jackson's publications, as writer, editor or contributor, include The Beginner's Guide to Reading Music, How to Play Classic Riffs and Play Flamenco. As guitarist and songwriter he has been in a few bands, including Slice, The Harmonics and Starbank and has studied a form of Flamenco guitar. Although Jake has a range of fine guitars in his house his favourite music software is Sibelius and, having worked with Cubase for many years, is now moving over to Logic Pro.
Phil Dawson (musical examples/audio recordings) is a guitarist, composer and teacher whose work encompasses a variety of touring, recording, film and TV work as an instrumentalist, bandleader, music writer and producer. Hes also a lecturer and mentor at a variety of educational levels, and devisor of several courses for instrumentalists, bands and studio musicians. See his work at www.phildawsonmusic.co.uk.
