Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 2: More Fretboard Concepts to Help You Master Chords, Improvisation and Guitar Theory

Written by James Shipway

Narrated by James Shipway

Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 2 continues where volume 1 left-off, showing you guitar theory concepts you need to gain an even greater understanding of the guitar fretboard. Use this knowledge to become a better improviser, soloist, singer-songwriter, composer, and all round musician! This audiobook (with optional downloadable workbook and backing tracks) is perfect for any player from beginner to advanced who wants to better understand crucial guitar theory topics and quickly and easily bring their music theory skills to near pro-level. Lessons cover:

• How to easily learn all the notes on your guitar fretboard
• Making basic chord progressions sound amazing with ‘sus’ and ‘add9’ chords - includes examples and chord shapes! 
• ‘Seventh chords’: learn the theory and how to use them for richer, more colourful sounds in your music
• Using the Circle of Fifths: better understand chord progressions and songs, key signatures, blues progressions and more! 
• Basic mode theory. Learn mode structure, mode names, when to use modes, and choosing which one will work the best. Avoid the confusion most players experience when it comes to the topic of modes!
• Plus lessons on compound intervals, key signatures, triad chord inversions, the Roman numeral ‘system’ for understanding chord progressions, seventh chord ‘families’ and much more!

This audiobook comes with a free optional download pack containing printable workbook featuring all the musical examples refenced in the audio lessons, quiz questions, backing tracks and more!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Headstock Books
• Release date: Nov 14, 2023
• ISBN: 9781914453922

James Shipway

James Shipway, born in Australia and raised in the UK is a professional guitarist and guitar teacher with over 25,000 hours of experience helping students of all ages and abilities reach their guitar-playing goals.  He's shared his knowledge with millions of guitarists worldwide via his YouTube channel and his online guitar academy, Total Guitar Lab as well as in his acclaimed 'No Bull' series of guitar books.  James first began playing guitar at 16. Self taught and with no prior musical education or experience, he still remembers very well how confusing guitar playing could be for a newbie. He brings this personal experience of struggling with adversity and confusion on guitar to everything he does, and his practical, , easy-to-use, 'BS free' approach to learning, playing and practicing guitar has gained him a legion of followers around the globe.  His recent book releases include: - Music Theory for Guitarists, Volumes 1 & 2 (Volume 3 coming soon!) - Barre Chords for Guitar - Blues Soloing for Guitar, Volumes 1 & 2 - The CAGED System for Guitar - Circle of Fifths for Guitar These books aim to boost a guitar players ability and confidence by breaking down and simplifying seemingly complex theory, techniques and styles.