Don Latarski Libri

A practical guide to the fundamentals of chord construction, analysis and function. Arranged in a logical, sequential order, beginning with intervals, then moving to triads, extended chords, altered chords, chord function, and chord substitution. A simple, straightforward approach to a complex topic.

Featuring a comprehensive dictionary style, this guitar chord reference book provides thousands of chords along with the best fingerings. It includes music theory insights, clear close-up photos, and easy-to-view diagrams, making it an invaluable resource for guitarists of all levels.

The book offers the most comprehensive collection of guitar chords, meticulously organized into five distinct categories. It includes common voicings that are easy to play, drop 2 voicings, and chords categorized by their lowest and highest notes, catering to various harmonization needs. Additionally, it features "stretchy forms" that span five or more frets, providing advanced players with a range of options for complex chord structures. This structured approach makes it a valuable resource for guitarists at any skill level.

Focusing on a visual and practical approach, this book teaches essential music theory concepts for guitarists through clear explanations and graphics. It includes 75 integrated worksheets that allow students to apply and test their knowledge as they advance through the material, making learning both engaging and effective.

Shows each arpeggio in five positions in a simple diagram format. For every arpeggio the corresponding chord form and scale pattern are also shown. Covers all forms of the major, minor, and dominant 7th type chords.

This book illustrates, in each of five different positions, all the modes of the major, harmonic minor, melodic minor, pentatonic, blues, diminished and whole tone scales. Don also shows the primary uses for each scale, with an example of each.