A Guitarist's Guide to Theory: What you need to know to become a better musician Contributor(s): Delauney, Bryan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0692547444 ISBN-13: 9780692547441 Publisher: Chi Rho Publishing
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: October 2015 |
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BISAC Categories: - Music | Instruction & Study - Theory |
Physical Information: 0.19" H x 8.5" W x 11" L (0.51 lbs) 90 pages |
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Publisher Description: This book is about the "whys," "whats," and "hows" in music. These questions are answered in easy concepts by using charts to compare notes with chords, scales with chords, scales with other scales, and other foundational ideas. Answer the "Where can I use this scale?," "How do I use a diminished chord in a song?," "What am I playing?," "What is a chord progression?," "What scale goes with which chord?" questions in one easy to read book. A Guitarist's Guide to Theory takes the guesswork out of music allowing you to understand where to use scales, how to incorporate modes, utilize extended chords, etc. Each chapter builds on the previous one, allowing for an easy and progressive learning experience. All concepts are carried forward with memorization tips, visualization tools, charts, examples and more. The core structure of this book is built on breaking down music theory and making it easy and enjoyable to learn. The topics include intervals, major scale theory, chord theory, seventh chord theory, altered chords, extended chords, substitution chords, modes, arpeggios, minor scales, and much more All which are defined and elaborated on, where you can add them to your repertoire. This is also a good book for music teachers or people interested in teaching guitar. As a guitar instructor, the original intent for this book was to use as handouts for students. |
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