A Modern Approach to Naming Guitar Chords Ed. 4

Finally-an intuitive, single-source standardization for naming guitar chords in the 21st century!A honing of guitar theory as a subcategory of music theory.Commonsense approach to all things guitar chord, including how to label alternate chord voicings.New concepts, including natural harmonics chords, unison chords, and octaval chords.A massive Instructional Glossary with clear and precise definitions, benefiting both guitarists and music theorists alike.Appendices containing 747 graphical guitar chord boxes and definitions for several guitar tunings:• Standard• Open Major A/E• Open Major G/D• Drop D• Double Drop D• Bruce Palmer Modal'Band of Witches' sample song sheet.Procedures for registering a copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office.Introduction to U.S. copyright law’s fair use doctrine, including a comparison of mechanical and sync licenses.Presented in an easy-to-read, connect-the-dots manner.An absolute must-read for the guitarist wanting to transcribe new sound-creations into guitar chords.The only textbook needed for a Progressive Guitar Theory 105 course.Though geared toward the needs of a seasoned guitarist, this book contains a wealth of information that will benefit anyone, from the casual campfire-strumming enthusiast to avid music theorists looking for a greater understanding of the challenges facing non-sight-reading guitar players.