Guitar Theory For Dummies: Book + Online Video & Audio Instruction
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (928 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00EFB447U |
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| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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chungking said Not just good - a GREAT guide and inspiration. I have been struggling to understand and learn guitar for twenty years. (Not a typo.) In that time I've had seven guitar teachers. Some were expensive. A couple had good technique. All failed to make sense to me. I own a LOT of guitar books - spiral bound books packed with mysterious chord shapes, theory books from famous schools, method books, classical books - all gathering dust. I've tried it all.Only once I fou. Invaluable! Keith A must read to take guitar playing to the next level. This book is key to growth in understanding of the fretboard. I was stuck in a rut of somewhere between advanced beginner and hopeful intermediate. I could play riffs I learned through YOU TUBE and I new some scales, mostly minor pentatonic first position and some of the second but struggled using them together. I knew all the notes on the first and second strin. "Totally worth it." according to EE. I have been playing guitar on and off since I was a teen. I don't know much theory but I can carry a tune with basic chords and play along some songs.I bought this book to learn theory and so far the exercises have been great. Although it does not focus on reading music a lot of the exercises have the music cleff (I think its called)along with the tablature.Its nice to actually know what chords are made of and how
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 DummiesThe 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.. 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
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