Incredible Chord Finder (Small Format)

Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation

ISBN 10: 0881881406 / ISBN 13: 9780881881400

Published by Hal Leonard Corporation, 1980

About this Item

(Reference). A complete guide diagramming over 1,000 guitar chords in their most common voicings. The book is arranged chromatically and each chord is illustrated in three ways for three levels of difficulty: the easiest form of the chords for the beginner and the more difficult versions for the intermediate and advanced players. Note names of each string are indicated on each chord diagram to let the player know what notes are being played in the chord.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Incredible Chord Finder (Small Format)
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
• Publication Date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0881881406
• ISBN 13: 9780881881400
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Incredible Chord Finder by Various Authors is a compact guitar chord reference designed for players who need fast, reliable access to a wide range of chord shapes. Suitable for beginner to advancing guitarists, it presents over 1,000 chord voicings in a clear, organized format that supports both learning and real-time use during practice or playing.

This guide focuses on practical application, helping guitarists quickly locate chords and understand how they are constructed. Whether building a foundational chord vocabulary or expanding into more advanced voicings, players can use this book as a dependable everyday reference across styles and skill development.

Each chord is illustrated in three variations, allowing players to progress naturally from simpler shapes to more advanced fingerings. The chromatic arrangement helps users locate chords efficiently, while clearly labeled note names on every string provide deeper musical understanding. This combination of visual diagrams and note identification makes it useful not only for playing but also for learning chord construction and theory in a practical context.

The book includes detailed chord diagrams without unnecessary complexity, making it approachable for self-taught players and structured enough for teaching environments. Its compact format keeps it easy to reference during practice, lessons, or songwriting sessions, while still offering a broad range of commonly used voicings.

Whether used for practice, composition, or as a thoughtful gift for a guitarist, this guide offers lasting value through its clarity and breadth. It supports steady musical growth while remaining accessible, making it a dependable resource for anyone looking to deepen their relationship with the guitar.

About the Author

Founded in 1947, Hal Leonard LLC has become the worlds largest source of music performance and instructional materials, with a catalog of over a million products in both physical and digital form. They represent many of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time and publish and distribute works from all genres of music for all styles of musicians and ensembles.