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15 Books for studying CHORDS

SUBJECT DESCRIPTION: Open position, movable form and jazz chords. Chord construction principles and theory.

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A Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele A to Z
by Curt Sheller

Starts with basic three chord, 12 bar blues progressions and progresses up to a sophisticated jazz blues with multiple chord substitutions.

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The Advanced Guide to Chord Progressions for Ukulele - Volume I
by Curt Sheller

The principles are explained using chords from volume I of The Advanced Guide to Ukulele Chords.

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A Guide to Advanced Ukulele Chords - Volume I
by Curt Sheller

Commonly referred to as “jazz” chords. A Guide to Advanced Ukulele Chords provides detailed information on voicing 4-part chords chords on ukulele.

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Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele
by Curt Sheller

Exploring “Jazz” Chords takes the core chords from A Guide to Advanced Chords for Ukulele and shows their use over a variety of common chord progressions based on songs from the standard jazz repertoire.

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A Guide to Ukulele Chords for Lefties
by Curt Sheller

Covering basic ukulele chords that ALL uke players SHOULD know.

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Ukulele Chords
by Curt Sheller

Covers basic open position and basic movable form chords.

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Ukulele for Guitar Players
by Curt Sheller

A guide to transferring the accumulated experience and knowledge gained as a guitar player to the ukulele.

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The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords - Volume I
by Curt Sheller

Detailed information on voicing 4-part, a.k.a “Jazz” chords.

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The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords - Volume II
by Curt Sheller

Detailed information on voicing 4-part, a.k.a “Jazz” chords. Volume II covers additional string families beyond volume I.

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The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords - Volume III
by Curt Sheller

Volume III cover the 7 string guitar tuned A E A D G B E.

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The Advanced Guide to Chord Progressions for Guitar - Volume I
by Curt Sheller

Features the principles of voice leading applied to chord progressions.

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The Advanced Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Guitar - Volume I
by Curt Sheller

Blues progressions for guitar in the keys of C, F & Bb. With accompanying text explaining the principles behind each progression.

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The Advanced Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Guitar - Volume II
by Curt Sheller

Blues progressions for guitar in the keys of E, A, D & G. With accompanying text explaining the principles behind each progression.

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A Guide to Guitar Chords
by Curt Sheller

Covers basic guitar chords for beginning to intermediate students.

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A Guide to Ukulele Chords, 2nd Edition
by Curt Sheller

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A Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele A to Z


The Blues are at the heart of all American music. It has influenced Country, Rock, Folk, Jazz, Bluegrass and just about every form of American music we listen to today.

Studying the blues chord progressions presented in this book will open a wealth of creative possibilities for exploring chord progressions in all styles of music, not just blues.

This volume covers the key of C major and C minor. Each example includes detailed accompanying text explaining the principles behind each progression and its chord substitutions.

A Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele A to Z starts with a basic three chord, 12 bar blues and progresses up to a sophisticated jazz blues with multiple chord substitutions.

All examples are shown in C and G tuning. Suitable for Soprano, concert, tenor and baritone ukuleles. Get through this book and you'll have a solid jazz chord foundation to build on.

Tunings: C and G. Low or high string four variations.

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ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-4-1 Published: March 2005 Pages 80

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The Advanced Guide to Chord Progressions for Ukulele - Volume I


Volume I features the principles of voice leading applied to chord progressions. These principles are explained using chords from volume I of The Advanced Guide to Ukulele Chords. Chapters with common major and minor full diatonic, partial diatonic and chromatic chord progressions are also included to further explore voice leading principles presented in the book.

Tunings: C Tuning with a low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).

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ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-9-6 Published: January 2004 Pages 80

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A Guide to Advanced Ukulele Chords - Volume I


Beyond learning basic Ukulele chords most players struggle with advanced chords. Commonly called “jazz” chords, these more sophisticated voicings find a wide use in all forms of music.

A Guide to Advanced Chords for Ukulele presents a highly organized and efficient approach to the mysterious subject of advanced chords. Chord dictionaries are not the answer. Even chord theory does not offer any insight into unraveling the complexity of Ukulele chord voicings.

If your goal is to expand your chord vocabulary, A Guide to Advanced Chords for Ukulele is your answer.

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ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-8-9 Published: March 2003 Pages 70

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Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele


Exploring Jazz Chords takes the core chords from A Guide to Advanced Chords for Ukulele and shows their use over a variety of common chord progressions based on songs from the standard jazz repertoire.

Building a Solid Jazz Chord Foundation using Seventh, Major Seventh, Major 6, Minor Seventh, Minor Sixth, Diminished Seventh, Minor Seventh Flat Five and Augmented Seventh chords.

Tunings: C and G. Low or high string four variations.

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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-007-2 Published: January 2007 Pages 52

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A Guide to Ukulele Chords for Lefties


Covering basic ukulele chords that ALL uke players MUST know, movable chord forms, rock uke chords, how to transpose chords, learning the ukulele fingerboard and an introduction to 4-part jazz chords and more... FOR LEFTIES

Tunings: C, G, or D Tunings. Low or high string four variations.

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ISBN-13: 0-9714044-7-X Published: January 2009 Pages 54

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Ukulele Chords


This mini (1/2 size) chord books are the perfect size for every ukulele gig bag or case and a great addition to you music book library.

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Ukulele Chords covers basic open position and basic movable form chords. From these two chord categories a variety of songs and styles can be played.

Seventh chords, Major Sevenths, Minor Sevenths, Diminished, Augmented chords sus and add chords.

Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).

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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-000-3 Published: March 2007 Pages 44

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Ukulele for Guitar Players


You already know more than you think!

A guide to transferring the accumulated experience and knowledge gained as a guitar player to the ukulele.

Covers chords, scales, reading and the three most common ukulele tunings.

Tunings: C, G, or D Tunings. Low or high string four variations.

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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-001-0 Published: July 2006 Pages 98

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The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords - Volume I


Commonly referred to as "jazz" chords. The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords Series provides detailed information on voicing 4-part chords.

Beyond learning open and barre chords, most guitarists struggle with advanced chords. Commonly called jazz chords, these more sophisticated voicings find a wide use in all forms of music.

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ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-3-4 Published: January 2004 Pages 68

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The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords - Volume II


Commonly referred to as "jazz" chords. The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords Series provides detailed information on voicing 4-part chords.

Beyond learning open and barre chords, most guitarists struggle with advanced chords. Commonly called jazz chords, these more sophisticated voicings find a wide use in all forms of music.

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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-003-4 Published: January 2004 Pages 68

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The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords - Volume III


Commonly referred to as "jazz" chords. The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords Series provides detailed information on voicing 4-part chords.

Beyond learning open and barre chords, most guitarists struggle with advanced chords. Commonly called jazz chords, these more sophisticated voicings find a wide use in all forms of music.

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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-002-7 Published: January 2004 Pages 52

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The Advanced Guide to Chord Progressions for Guitar - Volume I


Common chord progressions and chord sequences.

Volume I of The Advanced Guide to Chord Progressions for Guitar features the principles of voice leading applied to chord progressions. These principles are explained using chords from volume I of The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords. Chapters with common major and minor full diatonic, partial diatonic and chromatic chord progressions are also included to further explore voice leading.

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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-004-1 Published: March 2002 Pages 82

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The Advanced Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Guitar - Volume I


Volume I cover the keys of C, F & Bb. The key of C includes detailed accompanying text explaining the principles behind each progression.

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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-005-8 Published: March 2004 Pages 65

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The Advanced Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Guitar - Volume II


Volume II cover the keys of E, A, D & G. The key of E includes detailed accompanying text explaining the principles behind each progression.

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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-006-5 Published: March 2004 Pages 65

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A Guide to Guitar Chords


Covers basic guitar chords for beginning to intermediate students.

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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-035-5 Published: December 2004 Pages 58

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A Guide to Ukulele Chords, 2nd Edition


A Guide to Ukulele Chords, Second Edition is designed as a guide to ukulele chords. Covering the basic ukulele chords that ALL ukulele players SHOULD know. A Guide to Ukulele Chords covers movable chord forms, rock chords, how to transpose chords, learning the ukulele fingerboard and includes an introduction to 4-part, a.k.a jazz chords and more...

From a few core, basic chord shapes and a understanding of how chords are constructed. Your chord vocabulary can be dramatically increased without memorizing countless chord shapes. There are too many chord shapes to memorize.

This book will take the mystery out playing and understanding chords on the ukulele, whether it is a standard, concert, tenor or baritone ukulele in C tuning, low or high string four.

Tunings: C Tunings. Low or high string four variations.

Lefties of the world! Don't feel left out. There is a version for you: A Guide to Ukulele Chords for Lefties

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ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-047-8 Published: November 2011 Pages 50

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My books are only available right here and at carefully selected dealers.

Ukulele Clubs, Guitar clubs and societies as well as private music teachers can get my books at a discount.

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