THE BANDONEON CHORD BOOK: 200+ Illustrated Chord Positions with a Practical Approach to Harmony Hardcover – September 23, 2025

200+ fingering diagrams with a Practical Approach to HarmonyTHE BANDONEON CHORD BOOKFor the first time, bandoneon players have a complete, accessible chord guide designed for this unique instrument. Since the bandoneon traditionally lacks a standardized chord-fingering system, this book provides a clear, modern, and player-friendly method.With over 200 essential chord fingerings and hundreds of variations, carefully organized for clarity and ease of use. Each diagram shows real, playable, and hand-friendly fingering positions, helping you understand the keyboard while giving you the practical tools to play and accompany melodies, build harmonies, and explore new musical ideas.What you’ll find inside:Over 400 fingering diagrams in total, designed for the bandoneon keyboard for both handsMajor, minor, dominant, 7th, diminished, half-diminished, and augmented chordsPractical harmony guidance on applying chords in real music, not just theory, covering harmonic functions, inversions, extended chords (9th, 11th, 13th), and slash chordsA simple step-by-step method to learn how to read melodies from sheet musicEssential harmonic progressions: major, minor, and polymodalProgressive learning tools for beginners, covering fundamental concepts often overlookedTime-saving tips and advice to accelerate your learning journeySupplementary audio material included for reference and practiceDesigned for the bi-sonororic 142-tone bandoneon, also known as the Rheinischer / Rheinish layout (mostly used in tango and Río de la Plata music)Why this book matters: Learning harmony on the bandoneon can be challenging, especially without visual references — this book makes the process clear, approachable, and encouraging.With this book, you’ll be able to:Play songs in multiple keysAccompany yourself or other musicians with confidence, using clear fingering positionsExpand your harmonic vocabulary with real, playable shapesCreate your own chords for various genres (tango, folk, jazz, pop, and more)Read and play melodies directly from sheet musicMake learning less frustrating and far more inspiringWho is this book for?Beginners eager to grow their musical toolkit and play music freely from day oneSelf-taught musicians with little to no training, seeking a hands-on guide to playing, harmonizing, and deepening their musical understandingProfessional players and composers exploring new harmonic possibilitiesEducators looking for a structured and reliable instructional resourceAbout the Author:Iván Gutierrez Cachullani is an Argentinian bandoneonist, composer, and educator, holding a degree in bandoneon performance and a bachelor's degree in composition. He is also the author of The Bandoneon: A Practical Guide for Composers (2021), declared of Cultural Interest by the Ministry of Culture of Argentina and used at universities in Europe and the Americas.See also “The Bandoneon: A Practical Guide for Composers”, designed to help creators write idiomatically and effectively. www.leer.la/B0G4927NXGMore about the author: ivangutierrezcachullani.com Read more