Theory Lessons

Music theory is something you will need if you plan to compose any music with your guitar at all. If you want to make music, then read on!

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Creating Music
Learn the basic facts about music creation

Intervals
A place to start music theory. This lesson introduces you to Intervals.

Scale Basics
This lesson introduces you to scales, and what they do.

Scale Positions
Using scales on the guitar made a hell lot easier.

Soloing With Pentatonic Major
Some practice with the theory we just learned.

Memorizing Notes
Memorize notes all over the fretboard.

Forming Chords
Learn how to form different types of chords.

Scales and Chords
Find out which chords to use with your scale.

Ear Training
A brief intro to ear training.

The Modes
Learn the basics of the modal theory.

Consonance and Dissonance
Something you need to know to gain a deeper understanding of music.

Root Note
The mystery of the root note solved.

Song Analysis 1 (Nothing Else Matters)
Analysis of a song with respect to the theory we have learned.

Circle of Fifths
A clever way of arranging keys.

Out-Of-Key Notes and Key Changes
Learn the theory behind this apparrent breach of theory.

Song Analysis 2 (Fade To Black)
Analysis of a song with respect to the theory we have learned.

Harmonic and Melodic Minor Scales
Two more scales you need to know.

Song Analysis 3 (Dream On)
Analysis of a song with respect to the theory we have learned.