The Complete Chord and Arpeggio Bible
Now available in paperback across Europe, Asia, Australia and North America
Two books in one.
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Take your guitar playing to the next level with chords and arpeggios! By mastering every shape across the fretboard, you’ll unlock new musical possibilities, build confidence, and make improvising, songwriting, and performing feel effortless. This foundation doesn’t just improve your technique—it fuels your creativity, giving you the freedom to play, write, and enjoy music more than ever.
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What This Book Will Teach You
1. Master every chord and arpeggio shape across the fretboard using the CAGED system
2. Play major, minor, dominant, diminished, augmented, suspended, and altered chords and arpeggios with confidence
3. Find and use chord and arpeggio inversions in any position quickly and easily
4. Connect chords and arpeggios to scales and harmony for smoother transitions
5. Build a strong foundation for riffs, solos, fills, and song arrangements
6. Understand chord and arpeggio formulas in a clear, easy-to-follow layout
7. Expand your fretboard knowledge while keeping practice fun and engaging
8. Apply your chord and arpeggio skills to writing, performing, and improvising
9. Take your playing to the next level without feeling overwhelmed or stuck
10. Mastering these shapes will give you the tools to play, write, and perform with ease and creativity
What people are saying
‘This book shows everything you need to play any chords and show the placement as well with notes on each string great for old times players and a new player as well.’ - Piper
‘I was a bit apprehensive when I first purchased this book especially on the kindle addition but the kindle version works perfectly and what an amazing book, all I'll ever need to know about chords and chord shapes. I can't wait for the next book!’ - Mr. M. C. Norris
‘Loving this book! I’ve learned so much and can’t wait to learn more!’ - Samantha Nuanes
‘The best guitar chord book you can get! This is a brilliant book and it does exactly what it says on its cover! I highly recommend it for every guitarist. It's well worth the money and it shows you how to play every chord.’ - Jan Hromek
‘Comprehensive list of chord shapes, beautiful photos, works well with kindle, now hoping to understand it all one day. One chord shape at a time 🤘’ - Ann Belz
‘It is what it says! Handy chord reference book. I bought the hardback. Feels lovely to hold. Really nicely laid out. Really encouraging words throughout. Worthwhile investment!’ James White
About the Author
James Ashbury
James Ashbury is a guitarist, author, and teacher whose books and courses have helped thousands of players transform their music.
A professional musician, James toured the UK and USA as a founding member of the folk-pop band Wildflowers, co-writing and recording their debut album On The Inside and sharing stages with renowned artists including Robert Plant. He is also the creator of the popular music books Every Chord Shape You Will Ever Need and The Sliding Scale, a thriving YouTube channel, and a range of online courses designed to help players of all levels grow their skills and love for music.
Over 15 years ago, James set up a music school that has since grown into GuitarPush, his educational platform dedicated to pushing guitarists to new heights. Through books, lessons, and innovative resources, he teaches chords, arpeggios, scales, harmony, rhythm, the CAGED system, and effective practicing—helping players truly understand the instrument and make real music with confidence.
Take your playing to the next level with chords and arpeggios!
Playing guitar has many stages: you start off learning a few chords, then riffs, solos, and hopefully some songs. The next months or years are filled with playing anything you can get your hands on. But most guitarists eventually hit a wall—they don’t know what to learn next. Endless YouTube searches and random exercises often leave you feeling stuck. We’ve been through this process and seen countless players face the same challenge.
That’s why we created The Complete Chord & Arpeggio Bible, combining the best of Every Chord Shape You Will Ever Need and Every Arpeggio Shape You Will Ever Need into one all-in-one resource.
Based on the CAGED Method, this book shows you every chord and arpeggio shape across the fretboard, helping you build a complete understanding of harmony, soloing, and improvisation while taking your playing to new heights.
•167 chord types and 167 arpeggios, each in 5 positions (1,670 shapes in total!)
•Clear, easy-to-read diagrams with interval names and fret numbers
•Covers Major, Minor, Dominant, Diminished, Augmented, Suspended, Altered Suspended, and Altered shapes
•Organised using the CAGED system for effortless fretboard navigation
•Quick to find each chord and arpeggio when practising or composing
•All chord and arpeggio formulas clearly laid out for easy understanding
•Perfect for connecting chords, scales, and arpeggios in solos and improvisation
•Helps you outline harmony and create musical phrasing across the fretboard
•Designed for fast reference and stress-free learning
•A complete resource to master chords and arpeggios without guesswork
This book teaches you every chord and arpeggio you will ever need in all five CAGED shapes, giving you the tools to master the fretboard and expand your harmonic and melodic knowledge while keeping practice fun and easy to follow. Get the book and take your playing to new heights—perfect for guitarists who want to write, improvise, perform, and play with confidence.
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