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You don’t need a “1000 Chords Dictionary” to be able to read and play chords. You can learn how to form chords on your own, because chords are built using simple formulas. A chord is three or more notes played at the same time. It’s as simple as that.

How to construct chords - Piano Clues: Free tips and lessons for playing piano, organ and electronic keyboard

http://www.pianoclues.com/2008/01/11/how-to-construct-chords/
http://www.ethanhein.com/wp/2010/scales-and-emotions/

Ethan Hein's Blog › Scales and emotions

Following up and expanding on a post about learning music theory with Auto-tune . See also a post about the major scale modes and an intro to minor keys . So maybe you want to write a song or an instrumental in a particular mood or style, and you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the scales. Here’s a handy guide to the commonly used scales in western pop, rock, jazz, blues and so on.