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Should You Learn Music Theory on Guitar?

Should you learn music theory?

Find out what music theory is, why you might want to learn it and some common myths often spread around it. Includes FAQ you might have about music theory.

Categories FAQ Tags beginner, chords, learning, music theory, scales

Ultimate Guide to the Aeolian Mode on Guitar (Charts & Fretboard Diagrams)

Aeolian mode guide for guitar

Learn the Aeolian mode on guitar with fretboard diagrams, charts, and basic music theory. Includes songs using the Aeolian mode.

Categories Guides, Resources Tags modes, music theory, scales

Ultimate Guide to the Mixolydian Mode on Guitar (Charts & Fretboard Diagrams)

Mixolydian mode guide for guitar

Learn how to play the Mixolydian mode on guitar with fretboard diagrams, charts, and songs in Mixolydian. This guide explains Mixolydian in full.

Categories Guides Tags modes, music theory, scales

Ultimate Guide to the Lydian Mode on Guitar (Charts & Fretboard Diagrams)

Lydian mode guitar guide

Learn how to use the Lydian mode on guitar with fretboard diagrams, charts, and songs in Lydian. Lydian mode is a great mode to learn and easy to play.

Categories Guides, Resources Tags modes, music theory, scales

Ultimate Guide to the Phrygian Mode on Guitar (Charts & Fretboard Diagrams)

Phrygian mode guide for guitar

Learn how to play the Phrygian mode with fretboard diagrams, songs in Phrygian, basic music theory, and Phrygian mode tips.

Categories Guides, Resources Tags modes, music theory, scales

Ultimate Guide to the Dorian Mode on Guitar (Charts & Fretboard Diagrams)

Guide to Dorian mode on guitar

Dorian is a fun and versatile mode used by many guitarists. Learn how to use Dorian with fretboard diagrams, charts, and songs in this guide.

Categories Guides, Resources Tags modes, music theory, scales

Ultimate Guide to the Ionian Mode on Guitar (Charts & Fretboard Diagrams)

Guide to the Ionian mode on guitar

Learn all about the Ionian mode with charts, fretboard diagrams, and basic music theory. Learn some songs in Ionian and how to find any Ionian mode.

Categories Guides, Resources Tags modes, music theory, scales

How to Find the Key of a Song (4 Easy Methods + Charts)

How to find the key of a song

Learn four methods to find the key of a song using handy charts and resources. Find out how the notes and chords in a song tell you the key.

Categories Lessons, Music Theory Tags chords, music theory, scales

Guitar Scales Explained Simple: FAQ, Charts, TABs

Guitar scales explained

Find out what guitar scales are, how scales are used in music, how to learn scales and answers to common questions. If you’re interested in learning scales, read this guide.

Categories Lessons, Music Theory Tags music theory, pentatonic, scales

How to Find the Chords in a Key (Easy Methods + Charts)

Find chords in a key

Find out step-by-step how to find the main chords in any key with these simple methods. Even if you don’t know any music theory, this guide will show you how to find the chords in any key.

Categories Lessons, Music Theory Tags chords, music theory, scales

Ultimate Guide to the Pentatonic Scale (Charts, Exercises, FAQ)

Guide to the Pentatonic Scale

Learn what the Pentatonic Scale is, how to find the Pentatonic Scale on your guitar, and how to memorize the scale shapes in this detailed guide.

Categories Guides, Music Theory Tags music theory, pentatonic, scales

How to Practice Guitar Without a Guitar (6 Examples)

Practice guitar without a guitar

Find out 6 ways you can practice guitar without a guitar. You can practice while on vacation or while driving and build up your skills in important ways.

Categories Guides, How-to Guides Tags app, book, ear training, fretboard, learning, music theory, practice

Guitar Intervals Explained Simple

Guitar intervals explained simple

Learn what intervals are on guitar, the names for each interval, how to find intervals on the fretboard, and more. Intervals are explained as simple as possible in this lesson.

Categories Lessons, Music Theory Tags chords, intervals, music theory, scales

New Videos: 4 Cable Method, Licks, and Music Theory Explained

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Check out my new YouTube channel with useful videos on the 4 Cable Method, Guitar Licks to Learn, Music Theory, and more.

Categories News Tags 4 cable method, joe satriani, john petrucci, lick, music theory, steve vai, video, youtube

Must-Have Books for Guitarists (Reviewed by a Guitar Teacher)

Books for guitarists

The books in this review can completely change how you think and play guitar. These must-have books for guitarists can give your playing a boost and take you in new directions.

Categories Guides, Reviews Tags book, learning, music theory, practice

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