Ep139 No More Mr. Nice Guy - How Does This Song Work?

Ep159 Every Type of Seventh Chord and How to Use It: In episode 159 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I discuss every type of seventh chord and how to use it. Seventh chords are made when you extend a triad with an additional third. There are five qualities of seventh chords that appear in music. They... by Guitar Music Theory

64 min listen

Ep158 The Harmonic Minor Scale and How to Use It: In Episode 158 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I discuss the harmonic minor scale and its use in familiar guitar songs. This includes common harmonic minor chord progressions and how to incorporate the scale in your lead lines and guitar solos.... by Guitar Music Theory

68 min listen

Ep157 Q&A Circle of fifths - playing left-handed - Squier guitar mods - playing and singing - intervals: In episode 157 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer listener questions about the circle of fifths, playing left-handed, Squier guitar mods, playing and singing, intervals, and more. ? What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do to play guitar... by Guitar Music Theory

66 min listen

Ep156 Biggest Part of Me - How Does This Song Work? - Scott Sheriff: In episode 156, keyboardist Scott Sheriff and I break down the song "Biggest Part of Me" by Ambrosia. We talk about the chords used in this song and how they’re based on a chromatic line cliché and include various extensions common to jazz and... by Guitar Music Theory

73 min listen

Ep155 Q&A Modes - Rocksmith - Major Scale Patterns - Memorizing Songs - Effects Pedals - Foot Tapping - You Oughta Know: In episode 155 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer listener questions about modes, major scale patterns, memorizing songs, effects pedals, foot tapping, Rocksmith, and the song "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morissette. #fretboardtheory... by Guitar Music Theory

63 min listen

Ep154 What Scales Are Used in Sweet Child O’ Mine?: "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses features prominent guitar work by Slash, including the iconic opening riff and memorable solos. The song uses the guitar scales D Mixolydian mode, E Aeolian mode, E harmonic minor, and E minor pentatonic. In this... by Guitar Music Theory

50 min listen

Ep153 Matt Reviere Slash Guns N Roses Guitar Style and Tones: Which guitar scales, amps, and effects does Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash use? Matt Reviere and I discuss Slash's style and break down his tone in episode 153 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast. ? What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do to play... by Guitar Music Theory

71 min listen

Ep152 Q&A Keith Richards Open G Tuning - Acoustic Amps - Memorizing Songs - Sus4 Chords - Cheap Versus Expensive Acoustic Guitar: Why does Keith Richards use open G tuning, what's the difference between a cheap and expensive acoustic guitar, should songs be memorized, and what are sus4 chords? Get answers to these questions and more in episode 152 of the Guitar Music Theory... by Guitar Music Theory

64 min listen

Ep151 The Best Christmas Songs: In episode 151 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, Carrie Underwood guitarist Matt Reviere and I talk about our favorite Christmas songs. We play together and analyze some holiday classics that are rich in music theory and composition techniques. ?... by Guitar Music Theory

74 min listen

Ep150 Q&A Guitar Modelers - PRS Guitars - Beginner Struggles - Slide - Drop-D Tuning - Acoustic Gigs: In my latest audio podcast, I answer listener questions about guitar modelers, PRS guitars, scales, beginner struggles, slide, Drop-D tuning, and playing acoustic guitar gigs. ? What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better?... by Guitar Music Theory

75 min listen

Ep149 Guitar Octaves and Songs That Use Them: Guitarists often use octave shapes to play rhythm guitar parts, riffs, and lead lines. In this podcast episode, I explain how octaves are formed on the guitar fretboard and which popular guitar songs use them. ? What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do... by Guitar Music Theory

49 min listen

Ep148 What Is Syncopation?: Music with changes or accents that fall on something other than the most predictable beats is said to be syncopated. I discuss this in episode 148 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast. Listen to song examples from Neil Young, KT Tunstall, Herbie... by Guitar Music Theory

29 min listen

Ep147 Scott Sheriff - Keyboardist For Carrie Underwood and Huey Lewis Tribute: In episode 147 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I interview Carrie Underwood keyboardist Scott Sheriff. Scott is a veteran touring musician who was also the musical director for Kenny Loggins and the bandleader for Steven Curtis Chapman. Scott has... by Guitar Music Theory

89 min listen

Ep146 Q&A Chord tones and extensions - white rabbit - playing with injuries and hand limitations - keeping track of measures while soloing - applying pentatonic scale patterns - requiring your chops after time off: In episode 146 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer listener questions about chord tones and extensions, the song White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane, playing with injuries and hand limitations, keeping track of measures while soloing, applying... by Guitar Music Theory

55 min listen

Ep145 "Satellite" Dave Matthews Band - How Does This Song Work?: In episode 145 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I have another installment of How Does This Song Work? featuring "Satellite" by Dave Matthews Band. I discuss the key, scale, chords, and progression, plus explain the 3/4 time signature. ... by Guitar Music Theory

39 min listen

Ep144 What Guitar Scales Should I Learn?: Which scales should you learn if you want to play popular styles of music on guitar such as pop, rock, blues, and country? I tell you in this podcast episode and play examples from familiar songs. ? What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in... by Guitar Music Theory

47 min listen

Ep143 Using the Major 2 Chord in Music: The ii chord in music is naturally minor, but here I explain how it often gets switched to major to produce a bright, uplifting sound. This happens in songs such as "Eight Days a Week," "American Girl," and others. Watch the video version of... by Guitar Music Theory

37 min listen

Ep142 Mixolydian Mode in Huey Lewis and the News: The music of Huey Lewis and the News frequently features the modal scale Mixolydian mode. In this podcast episode, I discuss the songs "I Want a New Drug," "Back in Time," and "If This Is It." . ? What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do to... by Guitar Music Theory

36 min listen

Ep141 Q&A Chord recognition - chord fills - Halfway Gone by Lifehouse - online versus in-person lessons - purchasing a looper pedal - sharps and the circle of fifths - playing faster on an Ibanez guitar - flat sevenths - learning songs: In episode 141 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer questions about chord recognition, chord fills, Halfway Gone by Lifehouse, online versus in-person lessons, purchasing a looper pedal, sharps and the circle of fifths, playing faster on an... by Guitar Music Theory

51 min listen

Ep140 The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald - How Does This Song Work?: "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" by Gordon Lightfoot uses sus2 chords, alternate bass notes, Mixolydian mode, plus half-step and whole-step bends. I discuss all the details in episode 140 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast. ? What... by Guitar Music Theory

40 min listen

Ep138 Q&A arpeggios from hell - practice structure - strumming and singing - 5/4 time signature - parallel modes - King of Birds: In my latest podcast episode, I answer listener questions about arpeggios, practicing, strumming and singing, 5/4 time signature, parallel modes, REM's King of Birds, and more. ? What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do to play guitar better? Visit -... by Guitar Music Theory

52 min listen

Ep137 Minor Seven Chord Hack and Q&A looper pedals - exercises - stage fright - ADHD - and more: My latest podcast episode discusses a useful guitar hack where major triads can be used as minor 7th chord inversions. I also answer listener questions about looper pedals, exercises, stage fright, ADHD, and more. ? What do you SPECIFICALLY need to... by Guitar Music Theory

44 min listen

Ep136 Adding Effects to Acoustic Guitar: In my latest podcast episode, I demonstrate the sound of an acoustic guitar with added effects such as reverb, delay, chorus, and others. Learn how to use these effects to spice up your sound on stage and in the studio. ? What do you SPECIFICALLY... by Guitar Music Theory

51 min listen

Ep135 Matt Reviere Christmas Music: In episode 135 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I welcome back Carrie Underwood guitarist Matt Reviere to discuss the genius of Christmas music. Matt talks about some of his favorite Christmas songs and how much modern pop music pales compared to... by Guitar Music Theory

75 min listen

Ep134 Q&A Chord Progressions - Modes - Chromatic Voice Leading - Bass Playing: In episode 134 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer listener questions about chord progressions, modes, chromatic voice leading, bass playing, and more. Save $20 at American Musical SupplyGo to and use the promo code DESI to receive $20... by Guitar Music Theory

74 min listen

Ep133 Q&A Using a Pick - Modal Mixture - Chord Tone Soloing - Bass Arpeggios - Harmonic Minor - Guitar Overdrive: In my latest podcast episode, I answer listener questions about using a pick, modal mixture, chord tone soloing, bass arpeggios, harmonic minor, guitar overdrive, and more. $20 Off at American Musical Supply Go to American Musical Supply and use promo... by Guitar Music Theory

54 min listen

Ep132 Q&A Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes - Running Down a Dream - Modes - Worship Guitar: In my latest podcast episode, I answer listener questions plus talk about the guitar part in "Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes" by Paul Simon. ? What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do to play guitar better? Visit - answer the questions about... by Guitar Music Theory

52 min listen

Ep131 "Stay" Lisa Loeb - How Does This Song Work?: "Stay (I Missed You)" by Lisa Loeb features nice guitar work that uses a capo and unconventional chord shapes. I break down the song for you in this podcast episode and explain how I approach learning a song that uses a capo. VIDEO ? What do you... by Guitar Music Theory

32 min listen

Ep130 Chord Tones and Extensions with Sandy Williams: In episode 130 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I welcome Guitar Theory For Dummies technical editor Sandy Williams to talk about added chord tones, extensions, and naming chords. TODAY'S SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by American Musical... by Guitar Music Theory

67 min listen

Ep129 The Power of Love - How Does This Song Work?: In my latest installment of How Does This Song Work, Matt Reviere (Carrie Underwood guitarist) and I give you a music theory breakdown of "The Power of Love" by Huey Lewis and the News. We take a look at some of the key parts played by guitarist Chris... by Guitar Music Theory

75 min listen

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Ep139 No More Mr. Nice Guy - How Does This Song Work?

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