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    Guitar chord diagrams and chord theory. This is the Chord Section of Olav Torvund's Guitar Site.
    Modified: Jan 8 2008
  • Minor
    Guitar chord diagrams and chord theory. This is the Chord Section of Olav Torvund's Guitar Site.
    Modified: Jan 8 2008
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    Guitar chord diagrams and chord theory. This is the Chord Section of Olav Torvund's Guitar Site.
    Modified: Jan 4 2008
  • Sonic shapes
    Guitar chord diagrams and chord theory. This is the Chord Section of Olav Torvund's Guitar Site.
    Modified: Jan 4 2008
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    Guitar chord diagrams and chord theory. This is the Chord Section of Olav Torvund's Guitar Site.
    Modified: Jan 4 2008

Welcome to the guitar chord section

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Welcome to the guitar chord section

In this section you will find guitar chord diagrams as well as chord theory. Chords are harmonic structures. It is not enough to know the lables and how to finger the chords. You should understand how chords are constructed and how they work, not just the finger positions.

It is convenient to have a reference where you can look up chord shapes, eihter in the form of a book or on the web. But you should be able to make your own. When you see something like D7#9 you should know the notes in the chord and where you find them on your guitar. Having said that, you do not have to do it all as long as you know how to do it.

Choose the chord type from the menu, and you will get an explanation of the chord type as well as links to the pages with the chords in all keys.

Some pages are just place holders that will be filled in some time in the future. When I have to make a reference to a chord I include the page where the chord should be, even if the page is empty. I prefer that over error messages saying that the page is not available (but there will be som error messages as well, as there are some "empty" references).

Unix is a case-sensitive operating sysem. Windows and the .asp based Windows server is not. As this section is developed under Windows, it will take some time before everything is cleaned up. In Windows E-maj7.gif and E-Maj7.gif are the same, in Unix they are not. So if a page is referring to E-maj7.gif and the file is named E-Maj7.gif, it will not be found. (I do not like case sensitive file systems ....)

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Progressive Guitar Method - Chords
Contains the most useful open, Bar and Jazz chord shapes of the most used chord types with chord progressions to practice and play along with.
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The Encyclopedia Of Guitar Tab Chords
Here is a revolutionary reference guide for all guitarists. No matter what style of music you play you'll find the majority of chords you'll need to play any song you want.
RefNr: AM948772
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Blues You Can Use Book Of Guitar Chords
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Pocket Manual Series: Guitar Picture Chords
Over 750 standard, useful chord forms presented in easy-to-read diagrams and clear, close-up photos.
RefNr: AM948959
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Easy Guitar Chords and Progressions
By moving just one finger to a different fret, a familiar chord takes on a whole new quality! Move a chord shape to a different position on the neck and you have a rich, advanced-sounding progression! This lesson is fun, easy and filled with guitar tips, musical ideas and good songs, including: Sloop John B * Corrina * Worried Man Blues * Barbed Wire * The Water Is Wide * Diamond Joe * and more.
RefNr: HT642069
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Guitar Chord Basics - DVD - Songxpress
On this DVD, Aaron Stang will guide you through all the basic chords you need to begin playing your favorite songs.
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Pete Huttlinger's Wonderful World of Chords
Pete Huttlinger has created a video library of chord positions and progressions that's a must-have lesson for every serious guitarist. On this comprehensive DVD, Pete teaches all the important chord shapes and fingerings they'll need to play in every key, style and tempo, and how they apply to many kinds of songs.
RefNr: HT642070
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