49 Best 「guitar theory」 Books of 2024| Books Explorer

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Table of Contents
  1. Music Theory: Guitar Method (Hal Leonard Guitar Method)
  2. Guitar Theory for Dummies (For Dummies Series)
  3. The Guitar Handbook: A Unique Source Book for the Guitar Player - Amateur or Professional, Acoustic or Electrice, Rock, Blues, Jazz, or Folk
  4. The Practical Guide to Modern Music Theory for Guitarists: The complete guide to music theory from a guitarist's point of view
  5. Guitar Aerobics
  6. The Guitarist's Music Theory Book: The Most Useful Guitar Music Theory Book
  7. Modern Method for Guitar: Volumes 1, 2, 3 Complete
  8. Fretboard Logic Se: The Reasoning Behind the Guitar's Unique Tuning Plus Chords Scales and Arpeggios Complete (Fretboard Logic Guitar Method Ser)
  9. No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists: Master the Essential Knowledge all Guitarists Need to Know
  10. No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists: Master the Essential Knowledge all Guitarists Need to Know
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No.1
100

(Guitar Method). Guitarists of all levels will find a wealth of practical music knowledge in this special book with online audio access. Veteran guitarist and author Tom Kolb dispels the mysteries of music theory using plain and simple terms and diagrams. The accompanying recordings provide 94 tracks of music examples, scales, modes, chords, ear training, and much more! To access audio visit: www.halleonard.com/mylibrary

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No.2
76

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 instrumentsIf 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.

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No.3
73

The most comprehensive resource available for beginning and experienced guitarists alike, whether acoustic or electric. Completely redesigned and with many more full-color photos than the original, this new edition surveys recent models and profiles current masters, includes an expanded lesson section, and encompasses 10 years of technological change in recording and amplification.

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No.4
70

Learn guitar theory - The simple way, musical way\nThird Edition\n\nAre you sick and tired of guitar theory being taught in overly complicated language? \nAre you looking to become a better musician and guitar player?\nDo you want to discover creative guitar soloing and songwriting approaches?\nDo you want to understand & use guitar scales, guitar modes and arpeggios?\nDo you want a complete guitar theory method that takes you from zero to hero in simple steps? \nMaster, hear and play music theory for guitarThe Practical Guide to Modern Music Theory for Guitar is different. Instead of boring and meaningless guitar theory essays, it makes music come alive. In fact, you’ll quickly learn to play the theory you’re being taught. Go from meaningless information to stunning guitar solos and songwriting.Guitarists are often guilty of 'collecting' musical theory without taking the time to learn to apply the information on their instrument. Modern Music Theory for Guitarists combines cutting edge, up to date musical information with over 200 exercises and examples to help you internalise and master the most important concepts in modern guitar playing. There are also bespoke, professional backing tracks from Guitar Techniques Magazine's QuistHere’s what you’ll learn:\nHow to construct major and minor guitar scales \nHow to harmonise a scale and use chords to write songs\nThe complete guide to naming chords on guitar (know your C9 from your Cadd9!)\nA breakdown of every important type of chord, and where they come from\nHow to write chord progressions to create great songs\nHow to change key smoothly (modulation) and how to use guitar chord qualities to make your music creative and unique\nDiscover how to form guitar modes… and how to use them in your solos. \nDiscover the secret of triads, arpeggios and pentatonic scales you can use to create rich-sounding solos that’ll amaze your friends \nA complete deconstruction of all the 3-note, 4-note and 5-note soloing approaches hidden in every scale\n\nBonus hundreds of guitar licks demonstrate every single concept\nBonus Professional backing tracks to help you practise every guitar scale\nBonus The complete guide to Roman numeral notation for short hand song writing on guitar\nBonus A ‘cheat sheet' of the most common soloing approaches to save you hours in the practice room\nBonus 200 audio tracks to download so you can hear every single guitar theory concept in actionLearn the guitar theory… then use it!There are so many sources of information out there these days it's hard to know where to begin and what's important when it comes to applying music theory to the guitar. This book has been designed to take you on a journey from essential first principles through to complex, exciting musical ideas while all the time teaching you the musical application of each concept. Essential guitar knowledge and musical guitar skillsThe Complete Guide to Modern Music Theory begins with the formation of the Major scale and builds steadily from the concepts taught in the first few chapters to help you master, hear and apply all the essential theory used today.Thousands of 5* reviewsNot just for this title! Fundamental changes has published over 100 guitar methods, sold over 500,000 books and received over 5000 5* star reviews. You can be confident that your guitar education is in safe, experienced hands. \nBuy now to begin your journey into understanding and practical application of music theory on guitar

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No.5
67

Guitar Aerobics

Nelson, Troy
Hal Leonard Corp

From the former editor of Guitar One magazine, here is a daily dose of vitamins to keep your chops fine tuned for a full 52 weeks. The guitar exercises cover several musical styles including rock, blues, jazz, metal, country, and funk. Techniques taught include alternate picking, arpeggios, sweep picking, string skipping, legato, string bending, and rhythm guitar. These exercises will increase your speed and improve your dexterity and pick- and fret-hand accuracy the more you practice them.

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No.6
65

The Guitarist's Music Theory Book by Peter Vogl is the first music theory book designed for guitar by a guitarist. The book explains music theory as it applies to the guitar and covers intervals, scales, chords, chord progressions, and the Nashville Number System. You will also get online access to audio examples of all the music in the book and also an ear training section. The Music Theory Book was written to help all guitar players achieve a better understanding of the guitar and of the music they play.

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No.7
64

(Berklee Methods). Now guitarists can have all three volumes of this classic guitar method in one convenient book! Created by popular demand, this new edition of the method used as the basic text for the renowned Berklee College of Music guitar program is a complete compilation of the original Volumes 1, 2, and 3. Innovative solos, duets and exercises progressively teach melody, harmony and rhythm. Perfect for the serious guitar student and instructor alike.

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No.8
64

The Special Edition is the first two volumes of the Fretboard Logic guitar series combined, at a special discount. Part One deals with the pattern organization of the fretboard which results from the guitar's unique tuning system. Part Two teaches the tone groups of music - Chords, Scales and Arpeggios - by building them in the context of this pervasive pattern organization, and thereby eliminating the usual guesswork and rote memorization associated with these areas of a guitarist's education. This alone can take years off the learning curve. Combined, the two parts form a solid foundation by which a guitarist can intelligently pursue the music styles and technical approaches of their own choosing, and play them on the guitar types which they prefer.

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No.9
63

Boost your ability and confidence as a guitar player by quickly and easily unlocking Essential Music Theory. No confusing words and no music reading required! (Includes free downloadable audio)In 12 bitesize chapters you’ll learn about intervals, triads, major and minor keys, chord sequences - and understand how to apply them to your playing, improvising or songwriting.I’ll use diagrams and simple, non-intimidating language to teach you in minutes, things which confuse some guitar players for years.This book is for you if:Not understanding music theory is holding up your progress, affecting your confidence as a musician and stopping you from becoming the guitar player you want to be\nYou’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!)\nYou want to learn music theory but don’t know where to start\nYou’re a student who needs a crash course in music theory essentials to prepare for college auditions, entrance exams etc\nYou’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 easily\nYou feel confused and intimidated by the ‘jargon’ you hear other musicians or YouTube teachers use\nYou ‘kind of’ understand theory… but you’re not really sure how well!\nWhat 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 is…)Major and Minor Triads (as used in most pop, country, rock and folk music)Major Scale Intervals (major 3rds, perfect 4ths...what are they?)Chromatic Intervals (discover what weird names like diminished and augmented really mean)Major Keys (Parts 1 & 2)Chord Progressions (start writing pro sounding chord sequences and songs of your own)Pentatonic Scales (the most common guitar scales ever…)The Natural Minor Scale (essential for minor key soloing in rock, pop and other styles)Minor 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 questions at the end of each chapter (answers supplied).To help you play certain practical examples there is also an appendix of common open chord shapes and barre chords at the back of the book.Plus, every chapter is also available to you (free) as an audio file so you can immerse yourself in guitar theory whilst at the gym or walking the dog! You'll find details for these in the book.You Can Do This … and without all the bull!'No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists' will make your journey as a guitarist much more enjoyable and way less confusing than mine has been! As a self-taught 18 year old guitarist, it literally took me years to figure this stuff out.I’ve taught the material in this book to thousands of musicians around the world both in person and via my website, and I can tell you this: Learning about music theory doesn’t need to be scary, confusing, difficult or something that you avoid doing because you don’t know where to start.Scroll back up to Buy NowIt's time to become the guitar player you know you could be.

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No.10
63

Volume 1 in the 'Music Theory for Guitarists' series: Unlock essential guitar theory to boost your ability and confidence as a guitarist.\nEasy language. Music reading not required. Includes free downloadable audio!\\nInside 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.\\nThis 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 be You’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 start You’re a student who needs a crash course in music theory essentials to prepare for college auditions, entrance exams etc You’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 easily You feel confused and intimidated by the ‘jargon’ you hear other musicians or YouTube teachers use You ‘kind of’ understand theory… but you’re not really sure how well!\nWhat will this book teach you about?\nIn 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 Semitones The Major Scale - learn what it actually is Major and Minor Triads - as used in most pop, country, rock and folk music Major Scale Intervals - major 3rds, perfect 4ths...what are they? Chromatic Intervals - discover what weird names like diminished and augmented really mean Major Keys - parts 1 & 2 Chord Progressions - start writing pro-sounding chord sequences and songs of your own Pentatonic Scales - the most common guitar scales ever… The Natural Minor Scale - essential for minor key soloing in rock, pop and other styles Minor Key Basics - learn the secrets of awesome minor key songs and chord sequences\nHow will you learn and remember all this? Easy!\nEach 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 questions at the end of each chapter (answers supplied). To help you play certain practical examples there is also an appendix of common open chord shapes and barre chords at the back of the book. Plus, every chapter is also available to you (free) as an audio file so you can immerse yourself in guitar theory whilst at the gym or walking the dog! You'll find details for these in the book.\\nYou Can Do This … and without all the bull!\\nI’ve taught the material in this book to thousands of musicians around the world both in person and via my website, and I can tell you this: Learning about music theory doesn’t need to be scary, confusing, difficult or something that you avoid doing because you don’t know where to start.\\nIt's time to become the guitar player you know you could be!

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No.11
62

Zen Guitar

Sudo, Philip Toshio
Simon & Schuster

Unleash the song of your soul with Zen Guitar, a contemplative handbook that draws on ancient Eastern wisdom and applies it to music and performance.Each of us carries a song inside us, the song that makes us human. Zen Guitar provides the key to unlocking this song—a series of life lessons presented through the metaphor of music.Philip Sudo offers his own experiences with music to enable us to rediscover the harmony in each of our lives and open ourselves to Zen awareness uniquely suited to the Western Mind. Through fifty-eight lessons that provide focus and a guide, the reader is led through to Zen awareness. This harmony is further illuminated through quotes from sources ranging from Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix to Miles Davis. From those who have never strummed a guitar to the more experienced, Zen Guitar shows how the path of music offers fulfillment in all aspects of life—a winning idea and an instant classic.

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No.13
60

Understand and Play Guitar Chords in Context \nA complete guitar chord method that teaches you to build, understand and play every chord in modern music.Not just another chord dictionaryWhether you’re learning guitar for the first time, or you’re looking for more insight into how guitar chords work, Guitar Chords in Context has the answers you’re looking for. Instead of simply teaching meaningless chord diagrams, this book teaches you in great detail how to construct and apply every chord type you’ll ever come across.\n\nAre you struggling with traditional chord dictionaries? - Hundreds of chord diagrams but no clue on how to use them?\nDo you need a concise guide to the most important guitar chords and how they function in music? \nDo you want to play every chord in three different ways on guitar? \nGuitar Chords in Context is differentInstead of blinding you with thousands of diagrams of similar, meaningless chords, every single chord type (Major, Minor, 7, Sus etc.) is broken down into its theory, application and sound before you're taught the three most important voicings that real guitarists use. \n\nGuitar Chords in Context teaches you\nHundreds of short cuts to help you make better music\nBuild and play major, minor sus2, sus4 chords\nDiscover dominant 7, minor 7, major 7 and m7b5 chords\nHow to apply 6th and altered dominant chords. \nLearn how to use substitutions to add extensions and chromatic alterations make your chords interesting and unique\nUnderstand and play guitar chords in a musical context, don’t just learn a list of complex voicings\nThree playable, usable ways to play every chord immediately\n\nBonus 110 audio examples to download for free to show you how your music should sound.\nBonus Exclusive backing tracks to help your practise\nThe book itself contains over 100 pages of crystal clear, high resolution diagrams covering the construction of every common guitar chord type. There are three different essential voicings for each chord and plenty of information about the context in which it is used.How your guitar playing will immediately benefit:By understanding the theory behind the construction of each guitar chord type and learning where every interval lays on the fretboard, you will instantly see the guitar neck in a new way. You will quickly internalise the concept of guide tones and be able to use them to immediately construct any chord type you desire, anywhere on the neck.\nWhen you have read Guitar Chords in Context you will see and understand the guitar neck in a whole new light. In fact, you will never need a traditional ‘chord dictionary’ again. You will quickly be able to find the musical voicings that work for you - every time.\nGuitar Chords in Context is a complete, useful and musical way to master chords for guitar that's easy, systematic, and fun.\nBuy it now and quickly discover how to build and use every important chord on guitar

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No.14
60

(Music Sales America). Everything you need to know about improvising in any style, composing your own songs, and jamming. For all instruments including voice, and for beginners or experienced players, this easy theory book covers scales and chord structures for folk, blues, rock, country and jazz.

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No.15
60

Massively improve your knowledge and understanding of the guitar fretboard and guitar theory with this step-by-step method for using the CAGED system.\\nArmed with everything in this book, you can learn and master the essential guitar scales all over the guitar neck, organize your fretboard for greater understanding and faster progress, use the exercises shown to practice smarter and more efficiently, and become a better guitar player, soloist, improviser and all-round musician.\\nIn this method book (with accompanying demonstration videos and backing tracks) you’ll discover how to use the CAGED method to unlock your guitar fretboard and overcome the fretboard ‘roadblocks’ which prevent most guitar players from ever truly mastering the guitar neck. After the CAGED system has been clearly explained, you’ll learn how to apply it to the most useful guitar scales all guitar players need to know: the minor pentatonic, major pentatonic, major scale and natural minor scale plus arpeggio shapes for major7, dominant7, minor7 and minor7b5. I’ll also reveal how to use what you’ve learned to master other essential guitar scales like the Dorian mode, Lydian mode, Mixolydian mode, minor6 pentatonic and the blues scale.\\nThe CAGED System for Guitar gives you 40 sample guitar licks, with video demonstrations,to help you build your guitar solos and soloing vocabulary. You also get step-by-step practice routines and guitar exercises, as well as ‘speed learning’ techniques to help you to master your fretboard in a fraction of the time it takes most other guitarists.\\nIn The CAGED System for Guitar you’ll discover: The five CAGED chord shapes to use for organising and finally understanding your guitar fretboard. Learn how to memorize these quickly and easily using ‘speed learning’ techniques, circle of fifths exercises, and ‘visualization’ approaches for a solid fretboard foundation How to ‘build’ scale shapes and patterns around CAGED chord shapes for unshakeable fretboard knowledge and confidence! Use this method to find a shape for any scale, in any key, anywhere on the fretboard, and play guitar with freedom at last! 40 sample CAGED licks illustrating how to go from playing scale shapes to playing killer licks and solos all over the fretboard. These licks show you the tastiest bends, double-stops and scale runs to help you build your soloing vocabulary and start using each of the CAGED scale shapes like a pro (practice required!) How to build an endless number of great lick and soloing ideas. Use the techniques and practice methods described in the ‘Vocab Accelerator’ chapter to grow your soloing vocabulary, lick library, and soloing skills Step-by-step practice routines and learn the exact fretboard exercises to use in order to thoroughly and efficiently assimilate everything shown into your guitar playing repertoire\\nReady to get started?\\nScroll back up to buy now!

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No.16
60

The Hal Leonard Guitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play acoustic or electric guitar. It is based on years of teaching guitar students of all ages, and reflects some of the best teaching ideas from around the world. This super-convenient Complete Edition features the new and improved method books 1, 2 and 3 spiral-bound together, available as a book with three CDs (00697342)!

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No.17
58

Music theory doesn’t need to be complicated, and this guide will show you how to make it simple.Idiot's Guides: Music Theory, Third Edition, is a concise and clear guide that teaches any budding musician or experienced musician how to read musical notation by navigating the basics of reading and composing music. Here’s what you’ll find: • The basics of tones, including pitches, clefs, scales, intervals, and major and minor keys • The building blocks of rhythm, including note values, basic notation, time signatures, and tempo, dynamics, and navigation • How tunes are created, starting with melodies, chords, chord progressions, and phrases and forms • The basics of accompaniment, including transcribing, accompanying melodies, and transposing to other keys • Composing and arranging, including coverage of musical genres and forms, how to compose your own music, arranging for voices and instruments, working with lead sheets and scores, and performing your music • Helpful reference appendixes, including a glossary, chord charts, and instrument ranges • Expanded online ear-training and transcribing exercise content, including exercises at the end of each chapter and an answer key appendix

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No.18
58

Jazz Guitar Method

Lee, Ronny
Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

One of the easiest and most practical approaches to jazz guitar on the market today, this method thoroughly covers the basics for jazz guitar solo performance, including: theory, scales, chords, phrasing, passing tones, and much more. This highly acclaimed study of jazz rhythm chords and their application contains extensive instruction on jazz chord accompaniment and chord substitution. The "user-friendly" text utilizes a "lesson style format" which makes it perfect for both individual study and as a classroom text. Penned by professional jazz guitarist Ronny Lee, this text is highly recommended to anyone who desires a thorough, well-graded course of study for jazz guitar. Written in standard notation with chord symbols and diagrams.

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No.19
58

The second edition of this world-famous method by Will Schmid and Greg Koch is preferred by teachers because it makes them more effective while making their job easier. Students enjoy its easy-to-follow format that gives them a solid music education while letting them play songs right away. Book 1 provides beginning instruction including tuning, 1st position melody playing, C, G, G7, D7, and Em chords, rhythms through eighth notes, solos and ensembles and strumming. Features a chord chart, and traditional songs like: Amazing Grace · Greensleeves · and When the Saints Go Marching In. Audio examples of the exercises are included on the online audio and are also accessible online with the unique code included with the book. Online audio is accessed at halleonard.com/mylibrary

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No.20
57

The first part of this edition teaches a very specific portion of music theory with the goal of providing a thorough foundation for building chords and arpeggios. The second part reveals the unique fingerboard patterns arising from the nature of the guitar's six-string tuning and applies these essential patterns to teaching every aspect of building chords and arpeggios for the guitar. Clear illustrations are abundant throughout this text, making its wealth of information easier to learn and apply. This book is accessible to those who have never learned to read music notation, presenting ideas that anyone can understand and utilize. Self-tests are featured at the end of each chapter facilitating complete and thorough comprehension. Even though this text accelerates rapidly through intermediate and advanced levels, it will also benefit the beginner with no previous musical experience.

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No.21
56

Veteran musician and educator Mick Goodrick presents practical information for guitarists who want to improve their playing technique and style and simply become better musicians. Rather than a step-by-step method book, the information is presented in a general essay format, discussing ways that the various techniques covered may be applied by the advancing guitarist to enhance his/her own style of playing, some of the areas discussed include: basic fingerboard mechanics • modes, scales and chords • contemporary harmony, • harmonica and overtone influences • being self-critical • improvising short pieces • different playing situations.

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No.23
56

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.

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No.24
56

Learning all the notes on the fretboard taking too long? Or worse - seems impossible? This book will unlock all the notes in 5 Simple steps!Why Should I learn the Fretboard?Throughout my years of experience with the guitar, I have come across multiple "pro guitarists" who cannot name the note they just played. Learning guitar theory with no knowledge about the names of the fretboard is comparable to learning complex arithmetic equations without knowing numbers! This book will make sure you don't end up like one of those guitarists! Here is why you should learn the fretboard:\n\nUnderstand how notes are arranged on the fretboard\nCreate a mind map to navigate through the fretboard\nCommunicate the ideas you have in your head to written format or to other musicians\nCreate various visual references to make the fretboard less daunting\nAnd lots more\nWhy Should I buy this book?It's only fair to ask yourself this question before spending your hard-earned money on anything. Here is what you'll find inside:\n\nThe whole process of learning the fretboard simplified into 5 easy steps\n\nA step by step approach which will give you results even if you are a complete beginner\n\n35+ exercises and tips to make sure you get results as fast as humanly possible\nThe theory behind every concept for those who need it\nCountless memory techniques to make the process as simple as possible\nBeginner friendly - no prior music experience required\nAll this taught in less than a day!\n\nWhy this book from among the 100 others?I know there are multiple books out there that teaches you the exact same things. They have a lot more reviews and have been out for longer than this book. But here is how this book is different:\n\nUnique memory techniques which cannot be found elsewhere\n\nHigh quality pictures and diagrams to give you the whole picture\n\nFree bonus material including fretboard diagrams, Flash cards, Reference material and lots more!\nGives you results faster than any book out there!\n\nI hope that was enough reasons to make you jump onto the book! So, what are you waiting for?Scroll up and click the BUY NOW button to get access to such a goldmine!

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No.25
56

Advanced Guitar Theory and Technique Applied to the Metal and Shred genres is an excellent tool to for the intermediate to advanced guitarist wanting to take their technique and knowledge to new, previously unobtainable levels. Throughout the book numerous examples are given that relate theory and technique to the lesson that is being taught. After reading this book you will be able to solo over any background in any style that you choose and always play in tune. Although this book is written with the metal and shred player in the forefront, it is equally effective as a learning resource for any style of playing. The book is divided into three main sections that epitomize the essence of metal and shred guitar; Theory, Arpeggios and Speed Picking.The Theory section employs pattern based methods for teaching modal theory and uses multiple angles and approaches to help you understand and visualize the fretboard. The Arpeggio section goes over all of the main arpeggios that guitarists rely upon and after giving a theory lesson on how to build and apply arpeggios into your own playing goes on to display examples of sweep picking licks that range from merely advanced to virtuoso style sweep, slide and tap techniques.The Speed Picking section displays outstanding examples and exercises to help you get your picking technique up to speed. Problem areas are isolated and addressed, helping you learn how to effectively practice and greatly improve upon your picking technique. This book contains a wealth of knowledge that any guitarist will find invaluable.

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No.26
56

Fretboard Theory

Serna, Desi
Createspace Independent Pub

Do you love sitting at home playing guitar, but find yourself playing the same old things over and over without making much progress?\n When other musicians invite you to jam, do you worry that you won’t be able to keep up?\n Are you a veteran guitarist who has played for years, but you’re embarrassed to admit you have no idea what you’re doing?\n If you want to take your guitar playing to the next level, compose songs like you hear on the radio, and improvise your own music, then you need Fretboard Theory.\n Fretboard Theory by Desi Serna teaches music theory for guitar including scales, chords, progressions, modes and more. The hands-on approach to theory shows you how music "works" on the guitar fretboard by visualizing shapes and patterns and how they connect to make music.\n Content includes:\n * Learn pentatonic and major scale patterns as used to play melodies, riffs, solos, and bass lines * Move beyond basic chords and common barre chords by playing the types of chord inversions and chord voicings used by music's most famous players * Chart guitar chord progressions and play by numbers like the pros * Identify correct scales to play over chords and progressions so you can improvise at will * Create new sounds with music modes and get to know Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Locrian * Add variety to your playing by using intervals such as thirds, fourths, and sixths * Increase your chord vocabulary by using added chord tones and extensions to play chord types such as major 7, minor 7, sus2, sus4, add9, and more * Learn how all the different aspects of music fit together to make a great song * See how theory relates to popular styles of music and familiar songs\n Fretboard Theory will have you mastering music like a pro easier and faster than you ever thought possible. Plus, it's the ONLY GUITAR THEORY RESOURCE in the world that includes important details to hundreds of popular songs. You learn how to play in the style of pop, rock, acoustic, blues, and more!\n

This guitar instruction is perfect whether you want to jam, compose or just understand the music you play better. The material is suitable for both acoustic and electric guitar, plus it features many references to bass.\n Level: Recommended for intermediate level players on up.\n Online Audio, Backing Tracks, Song Lessons and Tabs Hours of free online audio instruction and song learning videos are available to supplement the book. Free tabs and play-along backing tracks are available too. Follow the instructions in the book to access these free resources. \n VideoFretboard Theory and Fretboard Theory Volume II are also available as a 33-hour video series that is sold separately on the author's GuitarMusicTheory.com website. Visit the website and sign up for email lessons to sample the footage.\n Fretboard Theory Volume II When you're ready to take your playing to the next level, get the second book in the series, Fretboard Theory Volume II.

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No.27
56

Master Fundamental Theory Skills and Take your Guitar Playing to the Next Level\nMusic theory can be an extremely complicated subject. The fact is, we don’t need to know half of it; so why over-complicate things? This book is about the building blocks of music theory and how it applies to the guitar. It will teach you the things that matter; the stuff that’s really worth knowing if you want to take your guitar skills to the next level.\nThere’s nothing wrong with learning advanced music theory. Most of us, however, don’t care too much about it, or have much need for it. It’s all very well knowing everything about counterpoint, parallel movement, submediants, doppio movimento etc., but for the typical guitarist, unless you are serious about composing by formula, reading music, or just like sounding clever; it’s not going to suddenly make you a better musician.\nGuitar Theory will show you how to make sense of the fundamentals; the stuff that matters. Things that will help you figure out chords and scales without needing to resort to diagrams; understanding how and why chords belong to a particular key and how to recognise when they do; scale numbering and making scale choices for guitar soloing; why scales and chords go together? … all of the things that will help you understand music better and be able to make sense of the lingo when reading, or watching, other guitar tutorials and videos.\nThis book makes no attempt at teaching advanced music theory which can take many years to master. It does however give you a head start by spending more time breaking down the basics instead of trying to stuff three years of serious study into less than a few hundred pages. Once you understand the basics, the rest will make much more sense.The music theory building blocks will teach you:\nWhat the major scale is and why it is important.\nHow scales are constructed and numbered.\nIntervals: Minor thirds, flat sevenths, augmented fifths etc. What it all means.\nHow chords are constructed from scales.\nChords and key. Why certain chords belong to a particular key.\nThe Roman numeral system and why it’s so useful.\nMinor scale types and their differences explained.\nThe Circle of fifths: Is it really that useful?\nModes explained. How can seven scales contain all the same notes, yet be different?\nScales and soloing: How to choose scales to play over different chord progressions.\n\nScales and soloing is more of a bonus section. This subject alone can be huge so I’ve broke it down and condensed it. This is your crash course on one of the most common questions I get asked: "What scale do I use for my guitar solo?" This section will give you an understanding of how to look at various chord progressions and choose the right scale or other soloing ideas.\nThis book does not teach you how to read music and no music notation is included or explained. It’s just the building blocks of music theory and how everything pieces together. Some Tab is included so you should know how to read basic guitar tablature. The content moves from beginner to advanced intermediate. Although much of the content is suitable for beginners, as the book progresses it leads more towards advanced ideas and some playing and listening experience is expected. The more you play, the more it will make sense.Audio DownloadsAudio examples and jam tracks for the book content are available for download and can be played on your computer or uploaded to any MP3 compatible device. Just go to the link included in the book and grab the MP3s. No email address or signup required.

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No.29
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Vaideology

Vai, Steve
Hal Leonard Corp

(Guitar Educational). Named Guardians of Guitar 2019 NAMM top pick! 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. This beautiful book is full-color throughout and features artwork on every page by Vai!

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No.30
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Playing music should be as simple and natural as drawing a breath, yet most musicians are hindered by self-consciousness, apprehension, self-doubt, and stress. Before we can truly express our inner self, we must first learn to be at peace and overcome the distractions that can make performance difficult. Kenny's remarkable work deals directly with these hindrances, and presents ways to let our natural creative powers flow freely with minimal stress and effort. Includes an inspiring Includes Online Downloadable code of meditations designed to initiate positive thought. This book has become a favorite of many musicians who credit it with changing their lives! Many are so impressed that they buy copies for their musician friends as gifts. Easy, effortless reading paperback. "Effortless Mastery is a book that the world really needs. It was not written by a philosopher or an academic. Kenny Werner, is one of my favorite pianists I've ever had the pleasure of working with, and in my opinion one of the best pianists living on the planet. Kenny teaches that 'The joy of practicing is concentration. The joy of playing is liberation.' Effortless Mastery teaches the seeker how to achieve both at the highest levels. It also shows how to practice effectively, promoting real growth and how to play and perform free from fear and self-judgment. I highly recommend this book." ---Quincy Jones

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No.31
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This compilation brings together three best-selling books that will help you master the essential rudiments of playing the guitar; Technique, Theory and the Application of all the Essential Scales in Music. \nAt over 285 pages, this book contains over 400 notated audio examples and 60 backing tracks that demonstrate every technique, lick and scale clearly in a musical context. \nBeginners to very advanced players will all find plenty of ideas, techniques and musical vocabulary to keep them improving for years. \nComplete Technique for Modern Guitar destroys the notion that aspiring players must spend all their practice time accelerating through progressively more difficult and obscure exercises. This book focuses on only the exercises that most quickly develop the fundamental four areas of guitar technique: Picking, Legato, Playing in time, and expression. \nIt contains over 200 essential, digestible, exercises to help you master the guitar with comprehensive coverage of picking, legato, rhythm and expressive techniques. \nThe Practical Guide to Modern Music Theory for Guitarists is a complete and practical music theory course for guitarists takes you on a journey starting from simple major scale construction, its 3 and 4 note harmonisations, and common chord sequences, to a massively deep and structured dissection of all the modes of the major scale. \nThe seven modes are broken down into their constituent intervals, triads, arpeggios and Pentatonic scales, with each theoretical approach discussed and analysed and bought to life with over 200 notated examples, licks and professional backing tracks. \nAfter the many soloing possibilities are discussed for each mode, the author's favourite sounds are given as a concise list of recommended approaches. This will save you many hours of practice time, and provide solid starting point to explore the best of each tonality. \nGuitar Scales in Context goes further than every other scale dictionary available: it provides you with backing tracks and licks for every one of the essential eighteen scales and modes that it covers. \nWith over fifty backing tracks included, each scale is analysed, discussed and shown in the five most commonly used patterns. Each scale shape is given with a corresponding chord, triad and arpeggio pattern to help you build and memorise the scale, both physically and aurally.

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No.33
56

Chord Chemistry

Greene, Ted
Dale Zdenek Pubns
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No.34
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Fretboard Fluency: The Creative Guide to Mastering the Guitar\nFretboard Fluency teaches you the sequential patterns, interval skips, triads and arpeggios that turn scales into usable melodic tools for soloing. You will develop your musical ears while also building excellent technique and creative solos.Build Technique and Master Every Scale in Every Key in Every PositionFretboard Fluency also gets you intimately acquainted with the guitar neck by teaching you how to play every important scale, in every key in every position on the fretboard. By using just five scale shapes you will open up the fretboard and access every scale or mode anywhere on the guitar.Break out of Scale 'Traps' and Creative Ruts while also building Guitar Technique As musicians, one of the biggest challenges we face is that our fingers are often in charge of our brain. Patterns or licks that we have memorised have a habit of coming out without us actually consciously meaning to play them. How many times have you thought, ‘Damn! I just played that same lick again!’? \nFretboard fluency trains your ears and brain to be in charge of your fingers while also developing your internal 'dictionary' of creative, melodic approaches. The patterns, structures and approaches you will learn help you find new and creative ways to express yourself in guitar soloing.Get Creative while Mastering Sequences, Interval Skips, Triad and Arpeggio Patterns. Part One of Fretboard Fluency divides the Major Scale into useful melodic sequences and patterns of intervals, triads and arpeggios to achieve three distinct goals:\n\nDevelop melodic vocabulary to allow you to access new musical ideas\nBecome so confident with scale shapes that you are able to let your ears guide your solo \n\nDevelop devastating, yet targeted guitar technique that enables you to play the lines that you hear in your head\nDedicated Chapters on Incorporating New Ideas into your Existing PlayingFretboard Fluency is not just a dictionary of melodic patterns. It teaches you to actually get creative with unlimited musical possibilities.Fretboard Fluency Covers:\nEssential and useful melodic sequences, intervallic approaches, triads and Arpeggios\nThe Modes of the Major, Melodic and Harmonic Minor scales\nThe CAGED System - Easily memorise every scale in every key, anywhere on the neck\nHow to get creative\nEvery useful scale, anywhere on the guitar\nOver 110 notated audio examples\n24 original backing tracks\nFundamental Changes Are the Best Selling Guitar Books on Amazon!Over 25,000 Paperbacks and 20,000 Kindle Copies Sold!This is a new title, but check out the 1000+ positive reviews on our other books! Scroll up to Buy Now and Take Control of Your Guitar Playing

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No.35
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Master advanced jazz guitar techniques with Jens Larsen\n\nAre you looking to take the next step on your jazz guitar journey? \nDo you want to learn the most cutting edge jazz theory and concepts from one of the world’s most popular jazz guitarists? \nWould you like a simple method that gives you the tools you need to create your own, contemporary-sounding lines?\n\nIn Advanced Jazz Guitar Techniques jazz guitar virtuoso Jens Larsen provides more deep insights into the techniques and theory of contemporary jazz guitar. \nYou’ll discover a practical, no-nonsense guide to jazz guitar topics that have mystified even experienced jazz musicians – such as effective soloing with triad pairs, applying quartal harmony, how and when to use altered scales, and much more!\nMaster the advanced guitar techniques and melodic concepts you’ve heard in the music of everyone from Charlie Parker and Wes Montgomery, to Kurt Rosenwinkel, Michael Brecker and Mike Moreno. What you’ll learn:\nHow to use tritone substitution more effectively in your playing\nChord and scale substitution ideas to create new sounds with scales you already know\nHow to use triad pairs from the Altered Scale\nHow to combine triads, arpeggios and scale runs to create melodic, modern-sounding licks that avoid clichés\nIntervallic patterns to introduce exciting melodic leaps into your jazz soloing\nThe Augmented and Tritone scales and how to use them\nAdvanced jazz guitar conceptsJens Larsen gets to the heart of modern jazz guitar playing to focus on the techniques and theory that will set your playing apart from the crowd. His new jazz guitar book teaches how to create quartal arpeggio licks that combine the old-school cool jazz vocabulary of McCoy Tyner and John Coltrane with the modern sounds of Gilad Hekselman, Jonathan Kreisberg and Mike Moreno.\nHis ground breaking chapter on intervallic structures shows you how to create exciting lines by converting drop 2 and shell chord voicings into arpeggio structures – as heard in the playing of jazz saxophonists like Michael Brecker and Chris Potter.The complete modern jazz guitar toolkitIn Advanced Jazz Guitar Techniques, you’ll find: \n\nA wealth of instantly useable melodic jazz guitar licks\nJazz arpeggio and scale concepts you can absorb into your playing immediately\nDozens of creative jazz guitar ideas to break out of musical ruts\nA clear explanation of every jazz guitar technique that you can use immediately!\n\nThe emphasis is on making the jazz guitar concepts your own. You won’t just learn great licks – you’ll understand how they work and how to adapt each one to your musical taste.Here’s What You Get:\nA step-by-step jazz guitar method that starts simple and adds layers of complexity\nPerfectly notated examples with tab and studio-quality audio to download for FREE\nA full-length blues with a solo analysis demonstrating all the concepts at work\nApply your knowledge to the most common progressions in jazz\n\nAll the examples in this book are taught over the ii V I progression, so you can immediately apply them to any jazz standard. In addition, the concepts are shown in a full-length Bb Blues solo that turns the jazz theory into exciting melodic lines over familiar chord changes.Hear it!Download over 80 free audio examples, so you can hear exactly how each example should sound.\nBuy it now and master advanced jazz guitar soloing today!

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No.38
56

Designed for beginners, this book and streaming video course is all you will need for building technique, mastering music theory, and learning everything you need to know about guitar scales and how to use them in your music!\nGuitar instructor and music theory professor Damon Ferrante guides you through step-by-step lessons and streaming videos that will give your playing the speed and fluidity you have always dreamed about.\nYou will also learn the notes of the fretboard!\nThis new edition has over 200 lessons, guitar licks, exercises, streaming videos, and scales-over chords concepts.\nUsed by thousands of professional guitarists, students, and teachers, this book and streaming video course will take your guitar playing to a whole new level!\nNo Music Reading is Necessary!\nCheck out the exciting materials covered in the book and streaming videos:\n* Alternate & Speed Picking Technique* Legato Technique* Music Theory* How to apply scales to your playing* Intervals* Warm-up Exercises* Technique Building Exercises* Guitar Licks* Notes of the Guitar Neck* Jam Tracks* Developing Good Practice Habits* Blues Scales and Modes* Major Scales and Modes* Natural Minor Scales* Harmonic Minor Scales and Modes* Melodic Minor Scales* Pentatonic Major Scales* Whole-Tone Scales* Exotic Scales* Octatonic Scales

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No.39
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The Circle of Fifths for Guitarists

Alexander, Joseph
WWW.Fundamental-Changes.com

Master the Circle of Fifths and Crack the Secret Code of Music Theory\nDiscover how to form any scale - in any key\nUnderstand key signatures\nChange key musically and effectively\nUnderstand how to apply and hear music theory on the guitar\nInstantly know the notes of any major of minor scale The Circle of Fifths for Guitarists\nAre you aware of key signatures, keys and scales but don’t quite know how they fit together?\nWould you like to have complete freedom to build and use the right scales on guitar?\nDo you want to know exactly which notes to play in any major or minor scale?\nDo you know how to change key smoothly and easily?\n\nThe Circle of Fifths for Guitarists will teach you to build, understand and use the essential building-blocks of music theory to become a better musician, quickly and easily. Here’s what you get:\nA complete course, building from the first principles of music that allows you to create, understand and master the Circle of Fifths.\nDiscover how to build every major and relative minor scales.\nUnderstand how key signatures work and instantly know the notes of any scale\nAn instant trick to tell you the notes in any key, just using by looking at your guitar fretboard!\n\nBonus: Learn to instantly see the relationships six ‘secret’ closely related key changes that you can use in your own writing and playing instantly.Are you Missing part of the puzzle?Most guitarists know a lot of scales, but few actually understand the essential principles of how they are built and how they relate to each other.\nThe Circle of Fifths is like an ancient ‘Rosetta Stone’ of music theory that not only tells you which notes are in any key, but also contains the secret of how every scale is built and how every scale relates to each other.\nIn The Circle of Fifths, you will not only learn how The Circle works, but you will also learn to build it yourself and gain instant access to the deep inner core of theory that governs everything in music.\nThe Circle of Fifths for Guitarists shows how every key, scale, chord and modulation works in music. It’s essential knowledge of any aspiring musician.Hear it!Theory is just knowledge, but once you hear it, it becomes music. The Circle of Fifths for Guitarists contains many supporting audio examples to help you get inside the theory and quickly apply the concepts to your own playing. Get it for free from www.fundamental-changes.comThis book is Free on Kindle Unlimited

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No.40
56

Upon its first publication in 1995, Pumping Nylon became an instant classic and a must-have technique handbook for all classical guitarists---and many guitarists of other styles as well. This complete edition includes additional early intermediate through advanced repertoire. Scott Tennant's encouraging style, sense of humor, and unique approach to technical training helped Pumping Nylon gain countless devotees throughout the world. At the heart of Pumping Nylon is the famous Daily Warm-Up Routine, which includes 11 clever, helpful exercises to get both hands in shape and ready to play while also improving your technical skills. These invaluable technique lessons are supplemented by Giuliani's 120 Right-Hand Studies, Tarrega arpeggio studies, and music examples from Bach, Turina, and Rodrigo. In addition, original compositions by guitar luminaries Brian Head and Andrew York reinforce the material while also providing concert-worthy repertoire. This second edition of Pumping Nylon Complete incorporates even more great material with new pieces by Evan Hirschelman, Guiliani's Left Hand Studies, Op. 1, and new technical exercises in tremolo and balancing chord voicings. The music engravings have been improved for easier readability, and a brand-new correlating video, available to download or stream, has been included. If Pumping Nylon Complete is already in your library, it's time to upgrade to this second edition, which is even better than the original. If you are just now discovering Scott Tennant's masterpiece, this is a great opportunity to jump on board and start enjoying this classic. Your practice routine and technical prowess will improve, and you'll have fun as you learn. Complete Second Edition Features* All of the original complete edition content, including easy to advanced repertoire * Three new performance pieces * Giuliani's Left-Hand Studies, Op. 1 * New lesso

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No.42
56

(Music Sales America). A clear, practical and systematic approach to learning how to play the great variety of scales and arpeggios that give life and expression to the musical ideas of the modern musician. In addition to scales and arpeggios, many examples of jazz-type lines are covered and explained. Valuable tips and suggestions will help you begin creating your own jazz solos.

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No.43
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Picture Chord Encyclopedia

Hal Leonard Corp
Hal Leonard Corp

(Guitar Educational). The most comprehensive guitar chord resource ever! Beginning with helpful notes on how to use the book, how to choose the best voicings and how to construct chords, this extensive, 264-page source for all playing styles and levels features five easy-to-play voicings of 44 chord qualities for each of the twelve musical keys 2,640 chords in all! For each, there is a clearly illustrated chord frame, as well as an actual photo of the chord being played! Includes info on basic fingering principles, open chords and barre chords, partial chords and broken-set forms, and more. Great for all guitarists! Also available in 9 x 12 version (HL00695224)

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No.44
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This book provides 365 exercises – one for every day of the year! – to keep your rhythm chops fine tuned. Demos of all 365 exercises are provided online. The book covers chord theory and the fundamentals of rhythm; basic and complex fingerpicking and strum patterns; popular diatonic and non-diatonic progressions; major, minor, diminished, and augmented triads; major, minor, and dominant seventh chords; extended and altered chords; major and minor keys; and more. By practicing these you'll gain greater knowledge of chord construction and progressions, exposure to the rhythm styles of several musical genres, improved fingerpicking and strumming technique, increased chord-voicing vocabulary, and more!

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No.45
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Alfred's Kid's Guitar Course is the #1 best-selling guitar method for kids! This award-winning ("Best Product of the Year" ---Disney's iParenting Media Award) method is the easiest guitar method ever for kids ages 5 and up. This complete edition combines levels 1 and 2 with the activity pages of the Notespeller. Each lesson on every colorful page is explained in plain language that's easy to understand; plus, you get to learn from three irresistible guitar experts---a clever, classical dog, one cool jazz cat, and a friendly alligator who loves the blues. They draw attention to what's important on each page and help you learn by making music fun! Parents can be effective guides to help you through this course, even if they've never had any musical training themselves. You can stream or download the accompanying video and audio to see demonstrations and hear how the music should sound. Also included is easy-to-use computer software that lets you watch the music on-screen as it plays, speed it up, slow it down---it's up to you! Get ready to take your first and best step toward a lifetime of musical enjoyment!. NOTE: The item is not a book and CD, it’s a book and online code

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No.46
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• Play solos like B.B. King and John Lee Hooker• Learn to Instinctively Play any Blues Song• Understand Scales and Techniques so you Find the Right Notes: Every TimeThe Complete Guide to Playing Blues Guitar CompilationDo you hear great blues guitar songs and wish you knew how to play them?Do you want to play great solos but don't even know where to start?Wouldn't it be great to emulate your favourite blues musicians or even pick up your guitar and work out your favourite songs by ear!?The Complete Guide to Playing Blues Guitar is a three-part series that teaches you the essential skills required to become a master blues guitarist.You save 15% when you purchase all three best-selling books in this one edition!Here's what you get...• Over 245 Pages of Blues Guitar Mastery focusing on Rhythm Guitar, Melodic Phrasing and Beyond Pentatonics that help you play any blues song• Over 400 Notated Audio Download Examples of Exercises, Techniques and Licks so you can hear and feel each stepping stone in the process of learning• Over 20 Backing Tracks so you can play and hear what you are learning in an Actual Musical Situation• The Complete Blues Guitar Soloing Course that will have you writing and improvising your own solos in no timeWith over 245 jam-packed pages and 400 notated audio examples from all 3 books in the Playing Blues Guitar series, this is the most comprehensive guide to playing blues guitar ever released.Book One – Rhythm Guitar focuses on the topic of rhythm guitar giving you a solid understanding and practice of not only the common blues chord structures... but also multiple approaches you can take to embellish the standard harmony. Beginning with the basic structure of the 12 bar blues and continuing with open string riffs, dominant 7 chords, Turnarounds, and more... this book gives you the tools needed to play any blues song.Book Two – Melodic Phrasing examines the most important aspects of blues guitar soloing, allowing you to develop your improvisational skills in the blues world. By teaching Rhythm, Phrasing and Placement you learn to use fundamental rhythmic fragments to create and drive your solo forward. Because when you know the building blocks... melodies will take care of themselves. Never worry about forgetting licks again.Book Three – Beyond Pentatonics teaches you the secrets of blues guitar soloing by showing you how to break away from the minor pentatonic soloing trap that plagues so many. It shows you how to target the most powerful notes from each chord in the blues progression to create the greatest emotional effect, wooing your audience. All of that plus discovering the many possible scale choices for each of the chords in the blues and you will be building solos like a master blues guitarist in no time.All 3 Amazon best-selling books are combined seamlessly in this complete guide of everything you need to know about playing the blues.

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No.47
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(Stylistic Method). Take your playing to the stratosphere with the most advanced lead book by this proven heavy metal author. Speed Mechanics is the ultimate technique book for developing the kind of speed and precision in today's explosive playing styles. Learn the fastest ways to achieve speed and control, secrets to make your practice time really count, and how to open your ears and make your musical ideas more solid and tangible. Packed with over 200 vicious exercises including Troy's scorching version of "Flight of the Bumblebee." Music and examples demonstrated in included online audio. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

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No.48
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The Acoustic Guitar Primer Book for Beginners with Online Video & Audio Access features step by step instruction taking the beginner through the basics of learning how to play the guitar, including rhythm and lead playing. The student starts off by learning beginning concepts like parts of the guitar, proper playing position, strumming, chords, and how to read guitar tabs. Later, you will learn how to play easy songs and then more advanced techniques. The course includes a complete chord chart, an hour of video instruction, and all music is written in both standard music notation and tablature with lyrics and melody lines. This beginner method contains 18 songs that are demonstrated at three speeds each along with an acoustic band, including vocals. This beginner songbook includes easy arrangements of Tom Dooley, Worried Man Blues, Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms, Dark Hollow, Amazing Grace, Pallet On Your Floor, Way Downtown, Wabash Cannonball, and others. This course is suited for beginners ranging from adults to teenagers.

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No.49
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Finally, fretboard memorization made easy!Do you get lost on the guitar neck? Not knowing the notes on the fretboard is a common problem that slows down and confuses the learning process. It’s very difficult to find your way around if you can’t read the map! Fortunately, developing a working knowledge of the fretboard is among the simplest and most beneficial things a guitar player can do to streamline and accelerate their learning.Learn Your Fretboard offers a fresh and straightforward approach to memorizing the guitar neck. This handbook outlines a definitive system for fretboard visualization that will inspire breakthroughs for guitar players of all skill levels. Regardless of whether you’ve tried and failed before, this is the perfect companion for any guitarist wanting to develop a command of the fretboard in real playing situations!Why you'll love this book...\nGain a comprehensive understanding of the shape and structure of the guitar fretboard.\nLearn to locate notes, chord shapes, and scale patterns in any position with ease.\nUnderstand how to translate musical ideas to different areas on the guitar neck.\nBe able to clearly visualize and communicate what you’re playing to other musicians.\nAnd much, much more.\n\nONLINE BONUS: This book is complete with free online bonus material. It comes bundled with a companion website to enhance your learning experience. Extras include audio examples, backing tracks, bonus downloads, and more.Join thousands of students worldwide! Like easy-to-follow lessons, pro playing tips, and jam-packed value? You’ll love learning from this international bestselling instructor.Scroll up and buy now to get started!

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