Chord Chemistry by Ted Greene Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Chord Chemistry
Book Review: Ted Greene's book was always my favorite.
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is for any serious guitar player, and definitely should then be combined with Ted's "Modern Chord Progressions". This book has much info for any musician, on Harmonizations and Voice-Leading. His approach to guitar is simply superb. There are enough examples to intrigue for quite awhile.
I first bought this book in the 1970's. Ted taught at Ernie Ball Guitars on Topanga Canyon Blvd in the 1960's, in Canoga Park. Friends and I lived there part time, as did many others. So, when the book came out I was an early beneficiary.
"Modern Chord Progressions", lays off some of the Theory, and just gives page after page of often 4 chord change voicings (think 3-6-2-5 or maybe 1-6-2-b9 progressions of every flavour). These are presented in massive quantities of refined voicings for Jazz or Classical textured guitar chord melody.
I long ago gave away my original copy, and then later gave away a few more copies. I bought one recently, and gave it away within days, and had to order it again. Giving this book to someone is like shining a light in the darkness.
This is a really good book for guitarists that want to play more than the basic chords they find everywhere, and want it to all come together in a seriously beautiful way.
I have recently seen a fan webpage dedicated to Ted Greene with some free online lessons and info about his life.
K.O'Mara
www.komaramusic.net
Book Review: Ted Greene, Guitar Genius
Summary: 5 Stars
I own this book, as well as all of Ted's other books. When I lived near his hometown, I was even able to meet and study with Ted Greene. He is truly a guitar genius if ever there were one. His view of the guitar neck is unending and infinite. This book will present a challenge to even the most advanced players. It will be a little overwhelming at first for a beginner, but my advice is to stick in there and keep going...the best things in life take patience and practice. And this book will help you come up with many things to patiently practice. Check out a search using just his name, and you will find his other books. He also has an album on vinyl, but I don't know if it is on amazon.com, or released on CD. Ted is a true guitar genius. And a great guy to boot!
Book Review: Ted used all these Beautiful Chords in his playing
Summary: 5 Stars
Hi All, I studied arranging for guitar for 5 years with Ted Greene. He did integrate every chord in Chord Chemistry and Modern Chord Progressions. As well as all the chord runs and licks in his Single Note Soloing books. Teds books teach you how to play beautiful chords on your guitar and what to do with them. Yes, some of the chords are hard to play, but they can all be learned and then are easy. Happy Guitars, MidiVoxBook Review: best chord book ever
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the most complete and well done chord books around - Ted Greene was a monster guitar player and has set forth all of the information you need to really know the guitar and chord structure. absolutely essential.Book Review: chord chemistry
Summary: 4 Stars
it,s a great intro to chord building I purchased this back in 1974 and lost it
so when I saw it on line I had to pick it up