Guitar Intervals Decoded


Book Description

Is your knowledge of the fretboard based solely on memorizing interval shapes in scales and chords? Do you often find yourself translating known notes into numbers whenever you want to locate an interval? Would you like to have the ability to locate any interval on any string set without memorization? Have you spent years trying to decipher the fretboard? Are you tired of the status quo and ready to find an alternative to traditional methods of training? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you're in luck! The revolutionary NANDI Method can help you demystify and decode the intervallic fretboard like nothing else. The NANDI Method is ideal for intermediate and advanced students who want to gain an in-depth understanding of fretboard logic. With the NANDI Method, you will: Recognize new interval and inversion patterns on the fretboard with ease. Grasp and implement key concepts of guitar theory directly onto the fretboard See a wider area of the fretboard encompassing all six strings, rather than being confined to linear string patterns. Learn how to reference and apply interval patterns in various topics ranging from chords, scales, and arpeggios to chord progressions, functional harmony, and voice leading. Use a simple trick to locate any mode of the major scale on just two frets. Discover shortcuts to derive modes, chords, and tensions from the harmonic or melodic minor scales without root memorization Recognize intervals within chords derived from advanced symmetrical scales effortlessly. Study practical ways to move from one chord to the next in a progression without delving deep into voice-leading rules Practice interval location and identification with the interval training mobile app "Guitar Intervals Unleashed" (Available for free download on the Appstore and Google Play) Utilize the NANDI Chorder (sold separately), a lightweight and reusable premium dry-erase sheet with a printed fretboard picture, perfect for practicing your fretboard intervals and notes. The strategies and tips we will explore in this book are exclusive to the NANDI Method and are not available elsewhere. These strategies will put you on a fast track to mastering the intervallic fretboard. You will acquire the knowledge necessary to figure out the interval structure of any chord or scale that you encounter in real-life situations, all the while laying a foundation to create your own voicings independently.







Guitar Intervals Unleashed


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Is your knowledge of intervals, chords and scales based only on memorized shapes and patterns? Would you like to have the ability to visualize any interval from any note on the guitar without memorization? Finally! A book that demystifies the logic of the fretboard to help you understand how intervals and notes are arranged on the guitar A novel visual interval training method for the guitar to name, locate, plot, decode, alter, and invert intervals Ideal for students of all skill levels from beginners who want to learn how to locate intervals on different string sets, to advanced players with years of training who struggle with visualizing intervals Learn the only available method that teaches you where and why an interval is located so you do not have to memorize their locations A first of its kind interval training method with an accompanying soon to be released mobile app to help practice the concepts explored in this book The complex interval matrix on the guitar finally demystified and decoded Practical theory on intervals that can be directly applied to the guitar Use simple algorithms to derive an interval''s exact fret location Interval and Inversion patterns revealed for the first time! No music notation knowledge necessary No interval shapes or fret locations to memorize Acquire a solid foundation in intervals without even picking up the guitar Practice on paper and apply your knowledge to your playing Visualize intervals Mnemonic devices and dozens of fret diagrams to help you get a clear picture of how intervals are arranged on the guitar Natural note intervals and interval inversions illustrated using keyboard diagrams Tables in place of lengthy written text to help you internalize key concepts more effectively Explore the the primary interval pattern, the Fourth and its many uses Identify notes and intervals across two consecutive frets using fourths Recall the seven notes in a scale without using the half-step/whole-step scale formula Instantly recall the sharp or flat notes in a key without referring to the Circle of Fifths diagram Uncover a new pattern within the Fourth which will be useful while skipping strings to locate notes and intervals Discover the secondary interval pattern on the guitar Effectively use the Fifth pattern to identify notes and intervals between the low E and the high E strings Exposed! a new interval pattern within the Fifth to help you navigate in either direction across strings Octaves: Shortcuts to locate octaves on higher and lower fret locations on different string sets Utilize intervallic relationships between open string notes to: Identify notes and intervals on the same fret on adjacent and non-adjacent strings Instantly recall fret distances in either direction to find an identical note on a non- adjacent string without referencing the note''s memorized fret location Locate symmetrical interval inversions on the guitar on different string sets CAGED system Connect CAGED roots and shapes Locate and identify all intervals within the 5 CAGED shapes without referencing the intervals within scale patterns and chord shapes Identify and explore interval inversion boxes within CAGED shapes Identify and explore interval inversion boxes within CAGED shapes All concepts covered in this book will provide you with the necessary tools and strategies to master intervals and effectively navigate the interval fretboard.




Guitar Theory For Dummies


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Serious about jamming, understanding, and creating guitar-driven music? Easy. With an approachable and engaging style, Guitar Theory For Dummies goes beyond guitar basics, presenting the guidance intermediate to advanced players need to improve their improvisational and compositional skills. Plus, with access to audio tracks and video instruction online you can master the concepts and techniques covered in the book. Key content coverage includes: pentatonic and major scale patterns; the CAGED chord system, chord progressions, and playing by numbers; roots, keys, and applying scales, plus modes and modal scales; intervals and chord extensions; popular song references and theory applications that help you understand how to play popular music and contemporary guitar styles, and create music of your own. This title also features companion audio tracks and video content hosted online at Dummies.com The expert instruction and easy-to-digest information provides comprehensive guidance on how to apply music theory concepts to fretted instruments If you already have a handle on the basics and want to know more about the building blocks and theory behind guitar music, Guitar Theory For Dummies has you covered.




Music Theory in One Lesson


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This powerful little 52 page music theory book is a great place to start for any music lover wanting to understand how music works. Also a YouTube sensation with over a quarter million students, this method shines a fresh light on music theory. The most basic and necessary topics in music theory are covered in depth here, using easy to understand visual aids and straight-forward English. This book applies to anyone who plays any instrument. The Musical Alphabet - Begin to associate pitch with letters. Scales - Use those letters to build scales, the most basic building block in music. Intervals and Musical Distance - Use scales to build intervals and create beautiful harmony. Melody - Use scales to create beautiful melodies. Harmony - Create chord progressions that make your melodies sing. Inverting Intervals and Chords - Learn to manipulate your intervals and chords for more interesting sounds. The Tritone - Use this spicy interval to create tension and resolution in your audience. Other Types of Chords and Their Functions - More chord flavors so you can begin mixing unique sounds together. The Circle of Fifths - This secret ingredient for knowing all chords and scales instantly is covered in depth. Borrowing Across Keys - Learn to borrow from other scales to create a mixture of feeling. Modes - Learn modes to create even more melodies!




The Way Music Works


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(String Letter Publishing). Includes 12 basic lessons + 3 hours of video! Acoustic Guitar contributing writer Getchen Menn teaches twelve lessons on the basics of music theory. You'll find everything guitarists need to know to identify the notes on the staff and where they fall on the fretboard, understand rhythmic notation, build scales and chords, and more the tools that make it easier to learn and understand music! Melodically Speaking: * Name the pitches on the fretboard and staff * Build and play major and minor scales * Understand key signatures Rhythmic Concepts: * Interpret basic note and rest values * Decode time signatures * Feel triplets * Play rhythms in context * Harmonic Concepts: * Identify intervals * Build triads * Construct seventh chords * Create chord progressions. Videos are accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded.




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.




No Bull Barre Chords for Guitar


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Master all the guitar barre chords you need to know to play literally hundreds of songs on the guitar with this step-by-step guitar method book including downloadable audio practice tracks. Many guitar players struggle with barre chords for months or even years... but with No Bull Barre Chords for Guitar you can systematically learn and master all of the essential barre chord shapes and techniques guitar players and singer-songwriters need to know, and in a fraction of the time it takes most other guitar players. This book is perfect for you if: -You are a beginner guitarist who wants to use barre chords to take your playing to the next step -You’ve always struggled to play barre chords (and want to finally crack them!) -You’re looking for a systematic way to massively grow your knowledge of chord shapes on the guitar -You’re frustrated with not being able to play all the chords you need to play many of your favourite songs -You know you need to learn about barre chords but are confused about where to begin -You’ve tried playing barre chords but found them impossible! -You want to use just a handful of chord shapes to play almost any chord you’ll ever need to play! This step-by-step guitar method book gives you the exact process that I’ve used in over 30,000 hours of hands-on teaching and shows you the practice techniques, exercises and ‘insider tips’ I’ve used to help hundreds of guitar players master barre chords and play the music they enjoy. Inside No Bull Barre Chords for Guitar you’ll discover: -How to quickly learn and remember any chord shape...fast -Barre chord hand position tips for crystal-clear sounding chords every time -How to combine barre chords with other chord shapes like open chords to play literally thousands of potential songs -Tips to get you smoothly changing between barre chord shapes (without it taking ages!) -How to add strumming rhythm to your barre chords, common barre chord ‘embellishments’ and much more Explained and demonstrated in 100% confusion free language with no music reading necessary, No Bull Barre Chords for Guitar can help you: -Avoid most of the common barre chord mistakes which hold players up -Avoid the common barre chord problems (weak hand position, ‘dead’ sounding strings etc) that can stop you in your tracks and make playing barre chords seem impossible! -Practice and conquer the must-know barre chords you need to be able to play literally thousands of possible chord progressions and songs -‘Unlock’ the guitar neck to massively expand your chord library and be able to find a shape for almost any chord you’ll ever need to play With exact practice exercises and routines to follow plus free downloadable practice tracks, No Bull Barre Chords for Guitar is the answer to those barre chord blues, so grab your copy now and start your journey towards mastering barre chords today!




Bass Guitar For Dummies


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Updated with the latest bass guitar technology, accessories, and more The bass is the heart of music. So leave center stage to the other musicians-you have more important work to do. You can find everything you need to dominate bass in Bass Guitar For Dummies, 2nd Edition. You'll get expert advice on the basics, like deciding what kind of bass to pick up and which accessories are necessary and which are just nice to have. Plus, you'll get step-by-step instructions for getting started, from how to hold and position your bass to reading notation and understanding chords, scales, and octaves to playing solos and fills. New coverage of slaps, double stops, de-tuning, and fretless techniques New musical exercises as well as updates to charts, illustrations, photos, and resources Whether you're a beginner picking up a bass for the first time or an experienced player looking to improve your skills, Bass Guitar For Dummies, 2nd Edition is an easy-to-follow reference that gives you just enough music theory to get you going on your way fast!




The Principles of Correct Practice for Guitar


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2004 Silver Award Winner for Best Instructional Materials by Acoustic Guitar Magazine.Correct Practice is what all good players do, whether they know they are doing it or not! That's how they get to be good players. Whether you are a beginner or a player with the usual problems, here is your Foundation book, "The Principles of Correct Practice for Guitar!"- for ALL styles and ALL levels. "The Principles of Correct Practice for Guitar" is composed of three elements:Understandings: Concepts which you must understand in order to begin to practice effectivelyTools: Practice Approaches to be used to solve problems in playing. These approaches are based on certain key Understandings, such as Muscle Memory and Sympathetic Tension, as well as Attention and Awareness.Exercises: Specific routines to be done during practice, that will build technique, (playing ability) in a step by step fashion, each step building on the previous one, and preparing for the next.