Mel Bay’s Complete Book of Guitar Chords, Scales and Arpeggios

• Publisher – Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
• Date Published – 9/1/1992
• Page Count – 296
• Difficulty – Multiple Levels
• Contents (Song Titles) – A Felicidade, Bate-Boca, Luiza Por Toda a Minha Vida (Composer/Source – Antonio Carlos Jobim)

Product Description
We believe this to be the most complete and thorough book of its kind in print! The Scale Section contains major and minor scales in numerous forms and positions. The Arpeggio Section contains a multi- octave presentation of each chord-related arpeggio. The Chord Section presents carefully voiced, powerful-sounding chords in every key. In addition, chord spelling, chord notes, and scale tones are shown. A wealth of information for daily practice performance…. More >>

Mel Bay’s Complete Book of Guitar Chords, Scales and Arpeggios

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5 Responses to “Mel Bay’s Complete Book of Guitar Chords, Scales and Arpeggios”

1. Anonymous says:

   May 4, 2010 at 4:03 pm

   this book provide enough information to keep you busy for a long time
   Rating: 4 / 5
2. Midwest Book Review says:

   May 4, 2010 at 5:46 pm

   Expertly compiled, organized, and presents by William Bay, “Mel Bay’s Complete Book of Guitar Chords, Scales And Arpeggios” is a 298-page compendium of diagrams showing the aspiring guitar player how to produce just the right sounds from their instruments whether in practice or in performance. Each major and minor scale is presented in position on the guitar fingerboard with all scales being shown in diagram form, notation, and tablature. Of special not is the section on blues and rock scales. Thoroughly ‘user friendly’, “Mel Bay’s Complete Book of Guitar Chords, Scales And Arpeggios” is provides an ideal text for self-instruction, and is very highly recommended as a curriculum supplement for mastering classic, rock, blues, and other forms of guitar music.
   Rating: 5 / 5
3. Melody G. Stidham says:

   May 4, 2010 at 7:22 pm

   I’ve studied guitar privately, but stopped playing for several years. I forgot many chords I knew, all of the scales I knew, and I never even learned the arpeggios which are included in this book. This book is a great review. It will also be a good learning experience. I never learned my major scales in multiple positions — this book contains several positions for each scale. The scales and chords are presented in a graphic manner, which does not require that the reader be able to read music. Below the graphic representation of each scale, the names of the notes are shown above the accompanying note on a treble staff. Below the treble staff, each note is also shown in tablature. (Since I have been trying to learn some music which is notated in tablature, I was excited about that!) Also, the names of the notes in each chord are listed below the graphic representation of the chord. I love this book! A complete beginner may need to purchase additional books, but this book is great for reference. I will probably use it as a reference for the rest of my life.
   Rating: 5 / 5
4. Roger J. Higgins says:

   May 4, 2010 at 10:09 pm

   I first studied Mel Bay as a beginner guitar player when I was a teenager and found an old copy of one of his basic instruction books. I have grown up with his books over the years, occasionally finding a more advanced book each time. Of course that was years ago before you could order books at will on the internet. It was mostly by chance that I would acquire a new book and advance to new levels. Now I think I have finally found the ultimate guitar instruction book. I hope I am ready for the challenge of years of study with the latest edition from the guitar master. I may never digest all this book has to offer, but I have a guitar reference book that should last me the rest of my life. I recommend any of Mel Bay’s guitar instruction books to guitar students at all levels, starting with the basics and working up to this book. Thank you Mel Bay.
   Rating: 5 / 5
5. A. M. Mayyahi says:

   May 4, 2010 at 11:20 pm

   very useful, I found it quite clear and easy to learn from. it shows all the chords, scales and arpeggios you need to improve your playing skills. I highly recommend it. Thanks to Amazon for making it available.

   Ala Fayad
   Rating: 5 / 5