It's a combination that just doesn't mix, but it always happens. Take 1 part enthusiastic beginning guitar player, add 1 part beautiful new guitar, and 1 part confusing "Learn guitar" chord book. The result is rarely pretty -- it usually results in 1 confused and frustrated not-so-enthusiastic-anymore guitar player! A "chord" is simply a mixture of notes played at the same time. You finger certain positions, then strum the strings; what results is a chord. Most chord books are technically correct -- they do show you finger positions for loads and loads of chords. However, they're often functionally deficient -- they show you chords, but don't show you which ones are
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