Power chord theory involves understanding and playing chords that consist of the root note and the fifth, omitting the third. This gives power chords their distinctive, strong sound, making them popular in rock, punk, and metal music. Basic Power Chords F5: 133XXX G5: 355XXX A5: 577XXX How to Use Power Chords Learn the Shapes: Memorize […]
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Extended Chord Theory
Extended chord theory involves chords that extend beyond the basic major, minor, and dominant 7th chords by adding additional tones. These chords provide richer and more complex sounds, often used in jazz, blues, and other advanced musical styles. Basic Extended Chords Major 7th Chords Cmaj7: X32000 Gmaj7: 320002 Amaj7: X02120 Minor 7th Chords Am7: X02010 […]
Barre Chord Theory
Barre chord theory involves understanding and playing chords that use one finger to press down multiple strings across a single fret, creating a movable chord shape. This allows guitarists to play the same chord in different positions on the neck, making it a versatile and essential technique for more advanced playing. Basic Barre Chords E-Shape […]
Open Chord Theory
Open chord theory refers to the basic principles and understanding of open chords on the guitar. Open chords are chords that use one or more open strings, making them easier to play and providing a rich, full sound. These chords are fundamental for beginners and are often used in many popular songs. Basic Open Chords […]
The CAGED System
The CAGED system is a method for learning the guitar fretboard by dividing it into five sections, each based on an open chord shape. This system allows guitarists to visualize and navigate the entire neck of the guitar using familiar chord shapes. The CAGED system derives its name from the five open chord shapes: C, […]
Top 10 Guitar Tuning Patterns and then some.
1. Standard Tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) Most common tuning for guitar. Strings from lowest to highest: E, A, D, G, B, E. 2. Drop D Tuning (D-A-D-G-B-E) Low E string tuned down to D. Useful for heavy rock and metal. 3. DADGAD Tuning (D-A-D-G-A-D) Popular in folk and Celtic music. Strings create a droning sound. 4. Open […]
Guitar Techniques, Tips, and Tricks
Techniques Alternate Picking: Use a consistent down-up picking motion to increase speed and accuracy. Practice with a metronome to ensure even timing. Fingerpicking: Use your thumb for the lower strings and your index, middle, and ring fingers for the higher strings. Practice common fingerpicking patterns, such as Travis picking. Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs: Hammer-ons involve pressing […]
Chord to Scale Relationship
Chord Chord Tones Corresponding Scale Scale Formula Scale Notes Pentatonic Scale Pentatonic Scale Notes C Major C, E, G C Major Scale W-W-H-W-W-W-H C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C C Major Pentatonic: C, D, E, G, A C, D, E, G, A A Minor A, C, E A Minor Scale W-H-W-W-H-W-W A, B, […]
Practical Theory
1. Basic Concepts Notes and the Fretboard: The fretboard is the map of notes. Each fret on each string represents a different note. Knowing the names of the notes on the fretboard is fundamental. Standard tuning: E, A, D, G, B, E Notes on the low E string (open to 12th fret): E, F, F#, […]
Guitar Chord Positions
Open Chords Major Chords C Major: X32010 D Major: XX0232 E Major: 022100 G Major: 320003 or 320033 A Major: X02220 Minor Chords A Minor: X02210 D Minor: XX0231 E Minor: 022000 Dominant 7th Chords G7: 320001 C7: X32310 D7: XX0212 E7: 020100 A7: X02020 Extended Chords Major 7th Chords Cmaj7: X32000 Gmaj7: 320002 Amaj7: […]
The Theory Before The Theory.
Dexterity Before you dive into music theory, exploring the vast world of intervals, modes, and all the elements that are part of any guitarist’s study, let’s take a step back and look at an often overlooked but important step that leads perfectly into practical theory. Getting comfortable on the fretboard with finger dexterity training is […]
Dexterity Exercises
Move up and down each string. Using each finger in the order represented by the images below. Moving up and down the string’s play the notes in the order indicated by the finger markers on the fretboards.
Movement Step Patterns
The following charts show movement patterns used when playing scales or simply changing from one note to another. While training your fingers and building up your dexterity it is worthwhile to practice these common movements and be aware of how many steps are between any two notes, and this will help later as you start to […]