Mel Bay Publications
With notes and tablature

Most guitarists tend to memorize songs without learning the theories and musical forms. This book is a practical description of a guitar player's journey from very simple chords and progressions to more intricate songs and forms.
It describes in a engaging way, how the evolution of an individual's skill at playing is mirrored in the historical evolution of musical forms.
By taking a closer look at the music we already know, we can take a giant step in understanding and skill.

Contents:

• Chapter Five – C Major Shapes      
• Chapter Four – A Major Shapes      
• Chapter One – The Tools for Understanding Chords      
• Chapter Seven – Odds & Ends      
• Chapter Six – D major Shapes      
• Chapter Three – E major Shapes      
• Chapter Two – Chord Names and Symbols      
• Introduction, Understanding Chords