A quote from Paul Thibeault:
"Steve, I just read your book over the weekend. It's great. Check out the free download on the website!
If I was still working at Hebron Academy, I would buy 20 copies and make all my guitar instructors use them." Understanding The Chords is 218 pages, packed with illustrations and clear explanation. It's printed on 8 1/2 x 11 heavyweight paper with laminated covers for durability, and spiral bound so it lays flat and stays open on your music stand.
03/08/2018
Working on an ebook update, optimized for smartphones. If you already have my book, message me with your email and I’ll send you some sweet PDFs. If you don’t already have my book, PayPal me $1 and I’ll send you some sweet PDFs...
01/18/2012
Finally on Amazon.com! Visit and try the search inside the book feature for free previews! http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Chords-Steven-Alan-Lynnworth/dp/0615420206
Understanding the Chords Understanding The Chords addresses a void in guitar instruction. It's difficult to become an advanced player without knowing music theory, but where does one learn that? It's taught in college, and you have to read music. This book changes all that. This book is written by a guitarist, for gui...
12/06/2010
What is the best key to play "Wi******er Cathedral?" Trick question. This song should not be played in any key. Sorry, Lawrence.
Wi******er Cathedral Tom Netherton introduces the song that became a huge hit for Lawrence Welk; performed by Gail Farrell, Sandi Griffiths, Mary Lou Metzger, and Bob Lido.
If you ordered a book online, you'll be getting an automatic email today saying your order has shipped, even if you already have it. This is not a duplicate shipment, and you won't be double billed. It's just that I finally figured out how to update the order status.
7th position C Major (and B locrian)
10th/9th/10th position D dorian
12th position E phrygian (and F Lydian)
2nd/3rd position G Mixolydian
5th/4th/5th position A minor (also called aeolian or natural minor).
Here's another quote from a self described "63 year old hobby guitarist":
In my years of guitar, until reading page 22 in your book last night, I could NEVER remember the string names. Now I will never forget! This has me eager to keep reading and learning. I am really enjoying the opportunity.
Here's an email from a student about the book:
Thanks again – I decided to read through the book while I’m watching TV – I’m already picking things up – stuff I’m sure you thought I had down cold – haha – oh well - I’m having so much fun with all of this – thanks
More good news...Djangobooks will be carrying my book!
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Today is a big day! We now show up on the first page of Google search. Thank you for your support.
12/02/2010
Sorry, the link got changed. Again, if you are a current or past student of mine you can post a review here...
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12/01/2010
Danny Jones asked me to post this link again: http://www.understandingthechords.com/main.sc
Understanding The Chords This book is about chords, but for less than the cost of a single lesson it will open the door to much more. Click the link to read Chapter Six: