Theory for the Contemporary Guitarist


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"Tom Dempsey, noted guitarist and author, will take you through the sometimes intimidating world of music theory in this friendly and easy-to-understand video. If you've ever found it difficult to learn music theory by reading about it, here is your chance to learn by watching!"--DVD.




The Practical Guide to Modern Music Theory for Guitarists


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This book takes you on a journey from essential first principles through to complex, exciting musical thory ideas




Vaideology


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(Guitar Educational). Experience must-know music knowledge and wisdom through the highly focused lens of legendary guitar virtuoso Steve Vai. This full-color instructional book written by Vai himself features in-depth discussions of the music theory fundamentals that every aspiring (and veteran) guitar player should know, packed with practical exercises, diagrams, tips, inspiring ideas and concepts, practice methods, and ways of looking at music that you may have never considered. Topics covered include: academic vs. experiential learning * reading and writing music * key signatures * chord scales * rhythm basics * guitar harmonics * modes * and much more.




The Musician's Guide to Theory and Analysis


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The Musician’s Guide to Theory and Analysis is a complete package of theory and aural skills resources that covers every topic commonly taught in the undergraduate sequence. The package can be mixed and matched for every classroom, and with Norton’s new Know It? Show It! online pedagogy, students can watch video tutorials as they read the text, access formative online quizzes, and tackle workbook assignments in print or online. In its third edition, The Musician’s Guide retains the same student-friendly prose and emphasis on real music that has made it popular with professors and students alike.




Monster Scales and Modes


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(Instructional). This book is a complete compilation of scales, modes, exotic scales, and theory. It covers the most common and exotic scales, theory on how they're constructed and practical applications. No prior music theory is necessary since every section is broken down and explained very clearly.




Music Theory


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Basic Music Theory for Guitarists


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Do you Really Need to Know Theory to be a Good Musician? Do you need to be able to read music to play guitar? These are some of the first questions I'm usually asked as a guitar teacher. Over my 25+ year career as a musician and guitar teacher, I have come across many guitarists who cannot read a single note of music or tell you a major triad from a min7flat5 chord. In fact - I think it's one of the most hotly debated topics in guitar playing circles anywhere around the world, certainly in the online space. I say relax! Which person is a better player? That's a 100% subjective judgement and it's not for me to decide. But I can teach you all the basics you need to know to be musically literate, right here in this simple book. * Would you like a music theory book that doesn't use complicated language? * Are you sick and tired of music theory being taught for guitarists in a way that is optimized for keyboard/piano players? * Do you want to discover creative guitar soloing and songwriting secrets? * Do you want to understand & use guitar scales, chords and modes more fully? * Wouldn't it be nice to know more about groove, rhythm and the fundamentals of what makes music exciting and fun? * Want to know the one secret that will change everything you thought you knew about the guitar and cut your learning time to a fraction of what you thought it would take? Inside you'll learn: *. How to construct and when to use the major and minor guitar scales and modes * How to harmonize a scale and use chords to write songs *. A simple guide to naming chords *. A breakdown of every important type of chord *. How to write chord progressions like the pros *. Advanced chord and scale formulas to truly take your playing outside the box *. Discover the secret of pentatonic scales you can use right now to create rich-sounding solos that'll amaze your friends ...and much more! Includes Bonus FREE Ear Training Course - Designed so you can learn and know the difference between a minor 2nd and a Major 6th as well as be able to know and hear the differences between all triads and most relevant 7th chord types! Learn guitar theory... then use it! There is so much information available these days it's hard to know what's important when it comes to applying music theory to the guitar. This book has been designed, by a trained musician, teacher and experienced guitar player to take you on a journey from the complete basics through to complex, advanced musical ideas, all while keeping it simple and fun! If you're ready for a journey to better musical understanding and practical application of music theory on guitar...then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button Right now!




Guitar Fretboard Workbook (Music Instruction)


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(Musicians Institute Press). Navigate the guitar neck better than ever before with this easy-to-use book! Designed from Musicians Institute core curriculum programs, it covers essential concepts for players of every level, acoustic or electric. A hands-on guide to theory, it will help you learn to build any scale or chord on your own and unleash creativity. No music reading is required.




Circle of Fifths for Guitar


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Guitar players! Now you can discover the awesome power of the circle of fifths and learn to use this amazing musical tool...easily, and without the confusion we guitar players experience with most other music theory method books. Circle of Fifths for Guitar also includes a 45 minute Circle of Fifths video masterclass in which the author takes you step-by-step through all the circle of fifths 'secrets' taught in the book (see them demonstrated and explained up close on your computer, phone or tablet). This book is designed for any guitar player or singer-songwriter who is looking for a practical and easy to understand step-by-step method for learning about the circle of fifths so that they can boost their guitar skills, music theory knowledge, songwriting skills, song memorisation ability...and more! Taught in no-nonsense and 'confusion free' language with fretboard diagrams, chord boxes, scale diagrams, and with no music reading skills necessary...guitarists can finally understand and use the circle of fifths to unlock the guitar fretboard and music theory. In Circle of Fifths for Guitar you'll discover how musicians in all music styles have been using the circle of fifths for years to unlock the mysteries of music, chord progressions, composition, chord substitution and more.You'll discover: - How to memorise the notes on the guitar fretboard - easily and in a fraction of the time it takes most guitar players - How to use the circle of fifths to practice guitar smarter and more efficiently for faster progress and fewer knowledge gaps - What you need to know to learn all the notes in all the major scales and all the chords in every major and minor key (essential knowledge for all musicians and songwriters!) - A simple '5 minute method' for learning and remembering the circle of fifths- so that you can use it more easily when making music - How to take the common chord progressions and patterns the great composers and songwriters use all the time...and use them to supercharge your music - Easy to use 'secrets' for understanding the most common chord progressions all musicians use, working out relative minors, learning key signatures, figuring out I-IV-V and 12 bar blues progressions in all keys, II-V-I chord sequences, and much more... This book is perfect for you if: - You're a guitarist who wants to use the circle of fifths to boost your music theory understanding and knowledge of the guitar - You think the circle of fifths looks confusing, even scary- and want a clear, step-by-step method that shows you how to learn, understand and use it to become a better musician - You need to understand some circle of fifths basics for music college, auditions, entry exams or other music qualifications - You want to be able to learn and remember the chord progressions for the songs you play more easily by spotting common patterns and songwriting techniques - You've heard of the circle of fifths but haven't a clue what it is or how it can help you! - You've found other books/videos/resources confusing when they talk about the circle of fifths, and want a plain-talking, no-nonsense method for learning about this amazing musical tool So if you're looking for a way to unravel the mysteries behind the circle of fifths, without it taking years and being super-confusing...then grab the Circle of Fifths for Guitar now - and in a few short hours you can gain the same level of knowledge and understanding that most guitarists take years to accumulate.




A Modern Method for Guitar - Volume 1 (Music Instruction)


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(Guitar Method). This practical, comprehensive method is used as the basic text for the guitar program at the Berklee College of Music. Volume One builds a solid foundation for beginning guitarists and features a comprehensive range of guitar and music fundamentals, including: scales, melodic studies, chord and arpeggio studies, how to read music, special exercises for developing technique in both hands, voice leading using moveable chord forms, and more.