Chords

Best chords books and tools

Resources for Chords under Fundamentals. Pair these picks with articles on themusictheoryprofessor.com.

• Harmony and Voice Leading (Edward Aldwell & Carl Schachter) — Chord spelling and progression analysis.
• The Chord Wheel (Jim Fleser) — Visual chord relationship reference for guitar and keyboard.
• Chord Progressions for Songwriters (Richard Scott) — Popular chord loops and substitutions.
• Piano Chord Dictionary (Hal Leonard) — Keyboard chord shapes quick reference.