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    Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 2: Music Theory for Guitarists, #2
    Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 3: Music Theory for Guitarists, #3
    No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists: Music Theory for Guitarists, #1
    Ebook series4 titles

    Music Theory for Guitarists Series

    By James Shipway

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    About this series

    A complete easy-to-understand music theory method for guitarists to take your music theory knowledge from beginner through to pro level!

     

    Consisting of volumes 1, 2 & 3 in the popular Music Theory for Guitarists series, this in-depth method book gives you step-by-step lessons in most of the music theory you'll ever need to know - explained in straightforward, confusion-free language with absolutely no music reading necessary, with hundreds of practical examples to play and study.

    Music Theory for Guitarists, the Complete Method Book also comes with over 100 downloadable audio lessons, demonstrations, backing tracks and practice drills to help you become the musician, guitar player or songwriter you always wanted to be.

     

    Volume 1 teaches you the basics all players need to know. Learn about the major scale, triads, basic intervals, major and minor keys, pentatonic scales, chord progressions and more.

     

    In Volume 2 you'll build on the basics with lessons on learning the fretboard, chord inversions, compound intervals (9ths, 11ths etc.), sus and add9 chords, seventh chords, the Circle of Fifths, and two chapters devoted to the modes of the major scale.

     

    Volume 3 takes your music theory to almost pro-level. Master your fretboard with the CAGED System, learn about extended chords, improvising with modes, harmonic minor scale, diminished and augmented chords, key change/modulation techniques, 'stand-in' and substitute chords and much more.

     

    Includes quizzes and assignments to test your understanding plus over 100 downloadable audio tracks so you can listen and hear how many of the concepts are taught in a musical setting

    No music reading skills required!

    For a complete easy-to-understand music theory method book for guitar players look no further than Music Theory for Guitarists, the Complete Method Book.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHeadstock Books
    Release dateMay 14, 2021
    Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 2: Music Theory for Guitarists, #2
    Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 3: Music Theory for Guitarists, #3
    No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists: Music Theory for Guitarists, #1

    Titles in the series (4)

    • 1

      No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists: Music Theory for Guitarists, #1
      No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists: Music Theory for Guitarists, #1

      No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists: Music Theory for Guitarists, #1

      James Shipway
      5/5 - 4 ratings
      5/5 - 4 ratings

      Unlock essential guitar theory to boost your ability and confidence as a guitarist with this first book in the Music Theory for Guitarists series.  Easy language. Music reading not required! (includes downloadable audio). Inside 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.   This 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!   What 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 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) 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. Plus, every chapter is also available to you 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. 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. You Can Do This … and without all the bull! It's time to become the guitar player you know you could be.

      Unlock essential guitar theory to boost your ability and confidence as a guitarist with this first book in the Music Theory for Guitarists series.  Easy language. Music reading not required! (includes downloadable audio). Inside 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.   This 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!   What 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 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) 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. Plus, every chapter is also available to you 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. 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. You Can Do This … and without all the bull! It's time to become the guitar player you know you could be.

    • 2

      Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 2: Music Theory for Guitarists, #2
      Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 2: Music Theory for Guitarists, #2

      Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 2: Music Theory for Guitarists, #2

      James Shipway
      0 ratings
      0 ratings

      Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 2, with its accompanying audio practice and backing tracks, follows on from the original book in this series - No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists. It guides you through more essential guitar theory concepts, so that you can expand your music theory knowledge and gain an even greater understanding of the guitar fretboard. After studying with this book you'll have the rock-solid music theory foundation that all guitarists need to become better improvisers, play better guitar solos, become improved singer-songwriters or composers, and a more accomplished all-round musician. This method book (with supporting tracks) is perfect for any player, from beginner to advanced, who wants to better understand crucial guitar theory topics like intervals, triad inversions, seventh chords, the circle of fifths, suspended ('sus') and 'add9' chords, modes and much more - all with the same no-nonsense and straight-talking approach seen in book 1. With practical examples, so you can play and hear the theory in action, you will understand in hours, music theory topics that confuse players for years. In Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 2 you'll discover: How to easily and painlessly learn all the notes on your guitar fretboard for instant recall, and in such a way that you'll never forget them! This simple lesson alone can have a massive impact on your guitar playing skills How to make bland, basic chord progressions sound amazing, using simple 'stand-in' or substitute chords How to use 'sus' and 'add9' chords to embellish your songs and chord sequences, for much slicker textures and sounds - with examples and chord shapes! Compound intervals: learn about 9ths, 11ths, 13ths, #11ths etc. and take the mystery out of those confusing interval, scale, and chord names 'Seventh chords': what they are and what to do with them. Understand the theory behind major7th, dominant7th, minor7th, and minor7th(b5) chords and learn how and when to use them for richer, more colourful sounds in your music The Circle of Fifths: learn to use this amazing visual tool for musicians! Discover how to use the circle of fifths to better understand chord progressions and songs, key signatures, I-IV-V and blues progressions, plus how to use it as an amazing practice tool for more rapid progress and fretboard theory understanding The foundation of modes and mode theory. The topic of modes seems to confuse most guitar players out there! Learn the basics of modes, what modes are, mode names plus how and when to use them. With Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 2, you can hopefully avoid all the confusion most players experience when it comes to the baffling topic of modes! Plus lessons on key signatures, the Roman numeral 'system' for understanding chord progressions, seventh chord 'families' ...and much more Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 2 also comes with audio content including demonstrations of selected examples from the book, practice 'drills', and backing tracks for you to practice and play to. So grab this book and continue your journey towards music theory and fretboard mastery on your guitar!

      Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 2, with its accompanying audio practice and backing tracks, follows on from the original book in this series - No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists. It guides you through more essential guitar theory concepts, so that you can expand your music theory knowledge and gain an even greater understanding of the guitar fretboard. After studying with this book you'll have the rock-solid music theory foundation that all guitarists need to become better improvisers, play better guitar solos, become improved singer-songwriters or composers, and a more accomplished all-round musician. This method book (with supporting tracks) is perfect for any player, from beginner to advanced, who wants to better understand crucial guitar theory topics like intervals, triad inversions, seventh chords, the circle of fifths, suspended ('sus') and 'add9' chords, modes and much more - all with the same no-nonsense and straight-talking approach seen in book 1. With practical examples, so you can play and hear the theory in action, you will understand in hours, music theory topics that confuse players for years. In Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 2 you'll discover: How to easily and painlessly learn all the notes on your guitar fretboard for instant recall, and in such a way that you'll never forget them! This simple lesson alone can have a massive impact on your guitar playing skills How to make bland, basic chord progressions sound amazing, using simple 'stand-in' or substitute chords How to use 'sus' and 'add9' chords to embellish your songs and chord sequences, for much slicker textures and sounds - with examples and chord shapes! Compound intervals: learn about 9ths, 11ths, 13ths, #11ths etc. and take the mystery out of those confusing interval, scale, and chord names 'Seventh chords': what they are and what to do with them. Understand the theory behind major7th, dominant7th, minor7th, and minor7th(b5) chords and learn how and when to use them for richer, more colourful sounds in your music The Circle of Fifths: learn to use this amazing visual tool for musicians! Discover how to use the circle of fifths to better understand chord progressions and songs, key signatures, I-IV-V and blues progressions, plus how to use it as an amazing practice tool for more rapid progress and fretboard theory understanding The foundation of modes and mode theory. The topic of modes seems to confuse most guitar players out there! Learn the basics of modes, what modes are, mode names plus how and when to use them. With Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 2, you can hopefully avoid all the confusion most players experience when it comes to the baffling topic of modes! Plus lessons on key signatures, the Roman numeral 'system' for understanding chord progressions, seventh chord 'families' ...and much more Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 2 also comes with audio content including demonstrations of selected examples from the book, practice 'drills', and backing tracks for you to practice and play to. So grab this book and continue your journey towards music theory and fretboard mastery on your guitar!

    • 3

      Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 3: Music Theory for Guitarists, #3
      Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 3: Music Theory for Guitarists, #3

      Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 3: Music Theory for Guitarists, #3

      James Shipway
      0 ratings
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      Volume 3 in the 'Music Theory for Guitarists' series: Intermediate to advanced music theory & guitar fretboard concepts explained in 100% confusion-free language with no music reading necessary! Learn about modal improvisation, the CAGED System, the harmonic minor scale, extended chords, key changes/modulation techniques and more Boost your skills as a composer, songwriter, improviser and all-round musician Includes practical exercises and quizzes to check your understanding Free backing tracks and play-along audio demos of selected examples available After using this book you'll have a near 'pro-level' understanding of music theory and how it relates to the guitar, You'll discover: How to use the CAGED system to master finding your way around the guitar neck. Learn to find any scale, chord or arpeggio anywhere on the fretboard without getting lost on the guitar neck! Modes Part 3. Following the topic of modes as begun in Volume 2, we go deeper, looking at how to use modes in your solos and compositions, 'modal keys', playing over chord changes with modes and more The Harmonic Minor scale: what is it, how to play it, and how to use it in your guitar solos & compositions Minor keys & the Harmonic Minor scale. We'll examine how the Harmonic Minor scale impacts minor key chord progressions, harmonic minor chord families, and analyse examples of classic minor key chord sequences Key changes & modulation. Discover how composers use key changes and modulation in their music to create more interesting and creative music. We'll look at modulating to relative minor keys and parallel keys, using V chords to create smooth key changes & more. Sounds complicated, but this book makes it easy to learn the basics How to spice up bland chord progressions with 'secondary dominant' and 'borrowed chords'. Learn where they come from and how to use them in your music. Essential knowledge for any player who wants to start getting into jazz style harmony and chord sequences (and avoid confusion further down the road!) Plus lessons on diminished chords and harmony, augmented chords, introduction to 'altered dominant chords' (appendix).   Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 3 comes with over 90 mins of audio content including play-along demonstrations of most of the examples & backing tracks for you to practice with.    Perfect for: Any player who wants to take their knowledge of practical music theory to an intermediate/advanced level without years of confusion and frustration Readers of the first and second books in this series who want to continue their journey towards music theory mastery and greater musical freedom Any guitar player who is confused by modes, key changes, extended chords, advanced chord progressions etc and wants an easy-to-use and easy-to-follow method book to help (with audio examples to actually hear concepts at work) Guitar players who want to play more complex music like jazz, Latin, fusion, jazz-rock etc, understand what's happening and how to approach it Composers and singer-songwriters who want to learn and experiment with more colourful, creative and interesting sounds in their music and become more skilled and knowledgeable in their craft Guitarists who need to reach an advanced level of music theory knowledge quickly and easily for music college courses, exams, auditions etc.

      Volume 3 in the 'Music Theory for Guitarists' series: Intermediate to advanced music theory & guitar fretboard concepts explained in 100% confusion-free language with no music reading necessary! Learn about modal improvisation, the CAGED System, the harmonic minor scale, extended chords, key changes/modulation techniques and more Boost your skills as a composer, songwriter, improviser and all-round musician Includes practical exercises and quizzes to check your understanding Free backing tracks and play-along audio demos of selected examples available After using this book you'll have a near 'pro-level' understanding of music theory and how it relates to the guitar, You'll discover: How to use the CAGED system to master finding your way around the guitar neck. Learn to find any scale, chord or arpeggio anywhere on the fretboard without getting lost on the guitar neck! Modes Part 3. Following the topic of modes as begun in Volume 2, we go deeper, looking at how to use modes in your solos and compositions, 'modal keys', playing over chord changes with modes and more The Harmonic Minor scale: what is it, how to play it, and how to use it in your guitar solos & compositions Minor keys & the Harmonic Minor scale. We'll examine how the Harmonic Minor scale impacts minor key chord progressions, harmonic minor chord families, and analyse examples of classic minor key chord sequences Key changes & modulation. Discover how composers use key changes and modulation in their music to create more interesting and creative music. We'll look at modulating to relative minor keys and parallel keys, using V chords to create smooth key changes & more. Sounds complicated, but this book makes it easy to learn the basics How to spice up bland chord progressions with 'secondary dominant' and 'borrowed chords'. Learn where they come from and how to use them in your music. Essential knowledge for any player who wants to start getting into jazz style harmony and chord sequences (and avoid confusion further down the road!) Plus lessons on diminished chords and harmony, augmented chords, introduction to 'altered dominant chords' (appendix).   Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 3 comes with over 90 mins of audio content including play-along demonstrations of most of the examples & backing tracks for you to practice with.    Perfect for: Any player who wants to take their knowledge of practical music theory to an intermediate/advanced level without years of confusion and frustration Readers of the first and second books in this series who want to continue their journey towards music theory mastery and greater musical freedom Any guitar player who is confused by modes, key changes, extended chords, advanced chord progressions etc and wants an easy-to-use and easy-to-follow method book to help (with audio examples to actually hear concepts at work) Guitar players who want to play more complex music like jazz, Latin, fusion, jazz-rock etc, understand what's happening and how to approach it Composers and singer-songwriters who want to learn and experiment with more colourful, creative and interesting sounds in their music and become more skilled and knowledgeable in their craft Guitarists who need to reach an advanced level of music theory knowledge quickly and easily for music college courses, exams, auditions etc.

    • Music Theory for Guitarists, the Complete Method Book: Music Theory for Guitarists
      Music Theory for Guitarists, the Complete Method Book: Music Theory for Guitarists

      Music Theory for Guitarists, the Complete Method Book: Music Theory for Guitarists

      James Shipway
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      A complete easy-to-understand music theory method for guitarists to take your music theory knowledge from beginner through to pro level!   Consisting of volumes 1, 2 & 3 in the popular Music Theory for Guitarists series, this in-depth method book gives you step-by-step lessons in most of the music theory you'll ever need to know - explained in straightforward, confusion-free language with absolutely no music reading necessary, with hundreds of practical examples to play and study. Music Theory for Guitarists, the Complete Method Book also comes with over 100 downloadable audio lessons, demonstrations, backing tracks and practice drills to help you become the musician, guitar player or songwriter you always wanted to be.   Volume 1 teaches you the basics all players need to know. Learn about the major scale, triads, basic intervals, major and minor keys, pentatonic scales, chord progressions and more.   In Volume 2 you'll build on the basics with lessons on learning the fretboard, chord inversions, compound intervals (9ths, 11ths etc.), sus and add9 chords, seventh chords, the Circle of Fifths, and two chapters devoted to the modes of the major scale.   Volume 3 takes your music theory to almost pro-level. Master your fretboard with the CAGED System, learn about extended chords, improvising with modes, harmonic minor scale, diminished and augmented chords, key change/modulation techniques, 'stand-in' and substitute chords and much more.   Includes quizzes and assignments to test your understanding plus over 100 downloadable audio tracks so you can listen and hear how many of the concepts are taught in a musical setting No music reading skills required! For a complete easy-to-understand music theory method book for guitar players look no further than Music Theory for Guitarists, the Complete Method Book.

      A complete easy-to-understand music theory method for guitarists to take your music theory knowledge from beginner through to pro level!   Consisting of volumes 1, 2 & 3 in the popular Music Theory for Guitarists series, this in-depth method book gives you step-by-step lessons in most of the music theory you'll ever need to know - explained in straightforward, confusion-free language with absolutely no music reading necessary, with hundreds of practical examples to play and study. Music Theory for Guitarists, the Complete Method Book also comes with over 100 downloadable audio lessons, demonstrations, backing tracks and practice drills to help you become the musician, guitar player or songwriter you always wanted to be.   Volume 1 teaches you the basics all players need to know. Learn about the major scale, triads, basic intervals, major and minor keys, pentatonic scales, chord progressions and more.   In Volume 2 you'll build on the basics with lessons on learning the fretboard, chord inversions, compound intervals (9ths, 11ths etc.), sus and add9 chords, seventh chords, the Circle of Fifths, and two chapters devoted to the modes of the major scale.   Volume 3 takes your music theory to almost pro-level. Master your fretboard with the CAGED System, learn about extended chords, improvising with modes, harmonic minor scale, diminished and augmented chords, key change/modulation techniques, 'stand-in' and substitute chords and much more.   Includes quizzes and assignments to test your understanding plus over 100 downloadable audio tracks so you can listen and hear how many of the concepts are taught in a musical setting No music reading skills required! For a complete easy-to-understand music theory method book for guitar players look no further than Music Theory for Guitarists, the Complete Method Book.

    Author

    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.

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