Volume 1 in the 'Music Theory for Guitarists' series: Unlock essential guitar theory to boost your ability and confidence as a guitarist.
Easy language. Music reading not required. Includes free downloadable audio!
Inside the 12 chapters of this guitar theory book you'll learn about intervals, triads, major and minor keys, chord sequences - and understand how to apply them to your playing, improvising and songwriting. I'll use diagrams and simple, non-intimidating language to teach you in minutes, things which confuse some guitarists for years.
This guitar music theory book is for you if: You want to boost your music theory knowledge so you can become the guitar player you really want to beYou're a singer-songwriter who needs to learn about chords, keys and chord progressions in order to write great songs (like you hear on recordings!)You want to learn music theory but are unsure where to startYou're a student who needs a crash course in music theory essentials to prepare for college auditions, entrance exams etcYou're a beginner who wants to easily learn how music works as you take your first steps in learning to play guitar so you can avoid confusion, improve faster and learn more easilyYou feel confused and intimidated by the 'jargon' you hear other musicians or YouTube teachers useYou 'kind of' understand theory... but you're not really sure how well!
What will this book teach you about?In the 12 lessons you'll find super clear explanations, practical examples and quiz questions on: The Musical Alphabet - the only 12 notes used in all music!Tones and SemitonesThe Major Scale - learn what it actually isMajor and Minor Triads - as used in most pop, country, rock and folk musicMajor Scale Intervals - major 3rds, perfect 4ths...what are they?Chromatic Intervals - discover what weird names like diminished and augmented really meanMajor Keys - parts 1 & 2Chord Progressions - start writing pro-sounding chord sequences and songs of your ownPentatonic Scales - the most common guitar scales ever...The Natural Minor Scale - essential for minor key soloing in rock, pop and other stylesMinor Key Basics - learn the secrets of awesome minor key songs and chord sequences
How will you learn and remember all this? Easy!Each chapter introduces a new element of guitar theory. You get a clear but detailed explanation of the concept and multiple examples/practical exercises, FAQs and more to drive your understanding home. Test yourself using the quiz ques