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Music Theory for Guitar. Scales, Chords, Progressions, Modes
Learn music theory from a guitarist's
perspective. Correctly apply the pentatonic
scale including pentatonic patterns and
fingerings, plus minor pentonic, major
pentatonic and the blues scale. Play barre
chords, a.k.a. bar chords, using different
inversions, voicings, arpeggios and more
with the CAGED template chord system.
Chart guitar chord progressions and play by
numbers. Understand guitar modes, music
modes, modal scales and modal
progressions. Complete guitar theory
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Guitar Theory Blog
Learn guitar theory on the fretboard. How to properly
apply music theory to the guitar. Scales, chords,
progressions, modes and more.
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Guitar Theory Forum
Learn guitar theory on the fretboard. How to properly
apply music theory to the guitar. Scales, chords,
progressions, modes and more.
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Guitar Theory Post by Paul Pabasile2000
Today I want to learn theory. I did find a great site by
Desi Serna. I purchased the book FRETBOARD Theory
and I am learning a lot. He goes into the pentatonic
scale and shows the patterns, but he also has a book
on that alone.
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Guitar Theory Post by Nicholas Christou
Desi Serna, in his book Fretboard Theory, provides the
best and most understandable answers concerning
pentatonic and major scales. Illustrations, song
applications, and the what,how, and why of modes
and much more
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Major Scale Patterns On Guitar
Looks like you all are talking about topics related to
major scale patterns. Since so many musical elements
stem from these patterns, all serious players should
master them early on, especially if they want to ever
understand guitar theory. Below I've pasted an article I
wrote on this topic that will help you out. Also, go to
iTunes or Talkshoe.com and search "guitar theory" and
you'll find an hour long Podcast lesson about major
scale patterns on the fretboard.
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Major Scale Patterns ibreathemusic.com/forums
Hi everyone. I see that you have been discussing
playing major scale patterns on the guitar fretboard.
Below is a copy of a recent article I wrote about this
topic that you may find helpful. Also, I devote an hour
to major scales in my Podcast which is available at
both iTunes and Talkshoe.com (just search guitar
theory and you'll find it).
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Learning Scales On Guitar
I see there are some good questions and answers
about learning guitar scales here. Below is a reprint of
an article I wrote that covers this topic including the
pentatonic scale. I think you'll find it very helpful.
Also, I have a guitar theory Podcast which touches on
both pentatonic and major scale patterns. To listen to
these free guitar lessons go to either iTunes or
Talkshoe.com and search for "guitar theory" or "Desi
Serna."
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Learning Guitar Theory and the Guitar Fretboard
Jeremy,
I've got a whole Podcast dedicated to learning guitar
theory and the fretboard. Just go to either iTunes or
Talkshoe.com and search the terms "guitar theory" or
"Desi Serna." There are enough guitar lessons to keep
you busy for quite some time!
In regard to learning major scales, I've included an
article I wrote about this below.
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Guitar Theory Lessons Podcast
My guitar theory podcast was recently cited in Rolling Stone magazine (unbeknownst to me).
In the magazine’s March 20, 2008 Site Specific column Shredding 101: Mastered Guitar Hero? These sites can teach you how to play for real, I was hailed as a “Music theory expert” for my iTunes podcast.
Recommended “For true geeks only,” my guitar lessons were cited for their clear and accessible instruction on scales, chords, progressions, modes and other guitar theory-related topics.
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Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin Guitar CAGED Chord System
Part 1 of 5. Available at http://Guitar-Music-
Theory.com, "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin. A
great example of using chord shapes derived from the
CAGED system barre chord forms. This Guitar Lesson
is part 1 of a series taught by Desi Serna, host of The
CAGED Template Chord System DVD and author of
Fretboard Theory (Scales, Chords, Progressions,
Modes and More). Visit the website for free downloads
and more clips.
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Jack and Diane by John Mellencamp Guitar CAGED Chord System
Part 1 of 4. "Jack and Diane" by John Mellencamp.
A great example of using chord shapes derived
from the CAGED system barre chord forms. This
Guitar Lesson is part 1 of a series taught by Desi
Serna, host of The CAGED Template Chord System
DVD and author of Fretboard Theory (Scales,
Chords, Progressions, Modes and More).
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Learn the notes on the guitar fretboard
Learn the notes on the guitar fretboard. Hear an
hour long Guitar Theory Podcast based on this post
at the links below. Back for another installment
about how to learn guitar theory. Previously I
illuminated a little bit of the guitar's unique
perspective and how good players apply music
theory to the fretboard. Today I'm going to give you
some very useful tips on memorizing the notes
along strings six and five. Knowing these notes is
critical as all scale patterns and chord sh...
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Learning guitar theory. The uniqueness of the guitar fretboard.
The guitar fretboard is a grid. All guitar scales, guitar
chords and guitar chord progressions make shapes
and patterns on the fretboard. Guitarists visualize
these shapes and patterns in order to navigate around
the neck. Furthermore, guitarists understand how
musical elements fit together by connecting the dots.
In fact, no matter what form musical information
comes in, whether presented through notation,
tablature, or language, guitar theory ultimately has to
be applied to t...
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Guitar Theory Podcast at Pod-Planet.com
An introduction to applying music theory to the guitar
fretboard. How learning about guitar scales, chords
and progressions can benefit intermediate and
advanced guitar players. Taught by Desi Serna author
of Fretboard Theory.
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Desi Serna at linkedin.com
Professional guitar teacher, author and publisher
specializing in guitar theory. Expert on applying music
theory to the guitar fretboard including scales, chords,
progressions, modes and more. Web master of:
http://Guitar-Music-Theory.com
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Guitar Theory Video Lessons
Guitar Theory Video Lessons
I do appreciate it when customers take the time to share with others my website and guitar theory materials. And I have lots of free stuff I share with my clients. Here's the video guitar lesson I must have mentioned. I know you all aren't customers, but it's not a big deal. Enjoy!
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Major Scale Triad and Chord Theory
You know what's better than looking at a chord or scale chart? Working out the triads and chords on the guitar fretboard yourself. This will help you develop the kind of hands-on guitar music theory knowledge that most good players rely on. Here's a very quick overview of how to do it.
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A little note about guitar scale theory.
Have you ever tried working through a book about
guitar scales? Did you feel a little overwhelmed by the
pages and pages of patterns and patterns? Pentatonic
scale, major scale, minor scale, harmonic minor scale,
melodic minor scale, modal scales, whole-tone/half-
tone scale, lydian dominant scale, gypsy minor scale,
blah, blah, blah. And what about using these scales?
Why don't these books tell you what to do with them?
How about a song reference or demonstration? Is this
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Guitar Scale Theory - Learning the Pentatonic Scale
Pentatonic Scale Patterns On the Guitar
The pentatonic scale creates the simplest patterns on
the guitar neck and the theory behind it makes it very
easy to apply. Guitarists use the pentatonic boxes to
play melodies, riffs, lead guitar solos and bass lines.
All styles of popular music utilize this essential guitar
scale including pop, rock, blues, country and jazz.
Some classic songs that utilize the pentatonic scale,
and make great learning material for any guitar theory
progr...
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Guitar Theory Post by Dr. Gary L. Green
For those of you who have seen my guitar in my office,
and that's a lot of people, and you wanted to take up
guitar, this is the best way possible. It's easy and you
can go at your own pace. He even has one-on-one
instruction included in the package via email.
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Guitar Theory Post by Georg
Es enthält die die wesentliche theoretische Grundlage
zum Gitarrespielen (Chords, Skalen, Modes usw. ), ist
didaktisch gut aufgebaut und ist leicht zum
durcharbeiten (auch mit geringeren English-
Kenntnissen leicht verständlich).
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Guitar Theory Post by David Musall
I recently came across a guy named Desi Serna who
has some fantastic materials for learning guitar. One
book that's great is his Fretboard Theory. He covers
the Pentatonic Scale and explains it very well.
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Guitar Theory Post by Colin Cannings
Desi Serna, has compiled a number of online guitar
theory books, as well as DVD's that you can purchase,
these are very informative, and has set me in the right
direction for becoming a lead guitar player.
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Guitar Theory Post by MOHD ILHAM
I learned to play essential scales,eg 5 pattern
pentatonic scales over the fretboard and now currently
learning chord progression by numbers to apply them
on your favourite song.
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DVD on the CAGED system
I’m completely new to this kind of forum and also I’m
relatively new to the guitar having only been learning
for the past ~2years so hello to everyone. While I’ve
been taking lessons throughout this period for some
time I’ve been looking for a good resource which
covers guitar theory (as opposed to songs and
technique). One which I came across a couple of
months back is the book and DVDs at:
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Guitar Pentatonic Scale Podcast
How to learn pentatonic scale patterns, technique,
theory and easy pentatonic scale songs. Learning the
pentatonic scale on the guitar fretboard. Guitar theory
podcast lesson.
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Learn Guitar Chord CAGED System Theory
Learn the theory behind the guitar chord "CAGED"
system including playing chords across the whole
guitar neck, building barre chords, using unique chord
shapes, voicings and inversions. There are thousands
of different kinds of chords and chord shapes that
guitarists use, but nearly all of them can be traced
back to just five basic chord forms.
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Major Scale Patterns On the Guitar Fretboard
How to learn and memorize major scale patterns that
are illustrated in guitar neck diagrams. Includes
important information of connecting scale patterns,
fingering patterns, transposing to new keys, pr acting
and applying guitar theory to the fre
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Learning Music Theory On Guitar
Hi everyone. Looks like someone is having a hard time
understanding what guitar theory is and the point of
learning it. Well, I've got a whole blog dedicated to
applying music theory to the guitar fretboard
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Guitar Chord Progressions and Playing By Numbers
This is a great topic. Learning how the major scale is
used to build chords and play chord progressions is
foundational to music theory and understanding the
fretboard. Everything either stems from the major
scale (and its chords), or is thought of in relation to it.
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GUITAR MODES & PROGRESSIONS
In order to understand modes, modal scales and
modal chord progressions, you need to understand
how the notes of the major scale are used to build
chords. Once you work out the major/minor chord
sequence by number for the major scale, then you can
play progressions revolving around any scale degree.
Different scale degrees, or roots, create different
modal sounds. There's no need to re-work out the
chords for modal progressions because they are the
same as the major scale. Get ...
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Guitar Chord Progressions And Playing By Numbers
All players, of any style of music, should learn how the
major scale is used to build chords. The numbered
sequence that emerges is one of the most important
things in all of music. Developing an understanding of
guitar theory, applying scales, modes, improvising and
composing all stem from guitar chord progressions
and playing by numbers.
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Music Theory
I've been trying to learn some music theory as well and
I found a book that is a great deal of help. It's called,
"Fretboard Theory" and it is written by Desi Serna, a
very excellent teacher and musician.
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Desi Serna Educational Materials
Excellent book and I recommend it! No, it doesn't deal
with anything flamenco related, but it teaches you
concepts that span across all types of guitar music --
it's the alphabet of guitar playing. Essentially, it
teaches you how to find your way around the guitar --
chords, scales, helpful tips and shortcuts. The subject
of chords and scales (as covered in other books)
typically tends to be dry and, well, not exactly
exciting. The Fretboard Theory book does a terrific job
of i...
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Modes
If your after the best explanation of Modes I've ever
come across, try this DVD
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Understanding Guitar Theory
By: Lonny
I have been playing guitar for some time, the old "self
taught" style. I can play chords, I know where I can
play every chord in all different forms and can switch
between them without even looking.
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CAGED Google Group
Sounds like your headed the right direction with you
guitar playing.
I noticed that you had some questions concerning the
CAGED system.
Desi Serna has some great resources concerning the
CAGED system and
other areas of guitar theory. It has helped me out a
lot and here is
his website. http://guitar-music-theory.com/
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