A Guitarist's Guide to Theory: What You Need to Know to Become a Better Musician

Uncover the Secrets of Music Theory with "A Guitarist's Guide to Theory: What you need to know to become a better musician"

Are you curious about the "whys," "whats," and "hows" of music? Look no further. This book unravels the mysteries of music theory in a straightforward manner, using charts to demystify the relationships between notes and chords, scales and chords, scales and other scales, and essential musical concepts. It's your one-stop guide to answering burning questions like, "Where can I apply this scale?" "How do I incorporate a diminished chord into a song?" "What exactly am I playing?" "What constitutes a chord progression?" "Which scale complements a specific chord?"

"A Guitarist's Guide to Theory" eliminates the guesswork from music, providing you with the knowledge you need to understand when and where to employ scales, how to embrace modes, harness extended chords, and much more. The book's structured approach ensures a seamless and progressive learning journey, with each chapter building on the foundations laid in the previous one. Plus, we've included memory aids, visualization tools, charts, illustrative examples, and more to make your learning experience enjoyable and effective.

At its core, this book simplifies music theory, making it accessible and engaging. Topics span intervals, major scale theory, chord theory, seventh chord theory, altered chords, extended chords, substitution chords, modes, arpeggios, minor scales, and so much more. Every concept is clearly defined and elaborated upon, empowering you to expand your musical repertoire with confidence.

But that's not all. "A Guitarist's Guide to Theory" also serves as an invaluable resource for music teachers and those interested in teaching guitar. Originally designed as handouts for students by a seasoned guitar instructor, this book offers a wealth of knowledge and practical insights for anyone seeking to enhance their understanding of music theory and the art of guitar playing.

Whether you're a guitarist striving for musical excellence or an aspiring music teacher, this book is your essential companion on the journey to becoming a better musician. Unlock the magic of music theory and elevate your musicality with this comprehensive guide.

Bryan DeLauney has been a music instructor for nearly two decades. His main musical interest lie in the theory of music and how things are arranged. When taking his own guitar lessons, Bryan couldn't get many of the answers, as a student, that he was looking for. He always wanted to know why he was playing something, rather than knowing how to play it. The mechanics are the easy parts. It's knowing where to use it, and use it correctly that's the secret. Interestingly enough, Bryan's college interests were not in music, but in chemistry. Even after working in interesting positions, i.e., environmental oversight for a chemical weapons demilitarization facility, his heart was still in music theory. The intent of his book, "A Guitarist's Guide to Theory," was initially to be used as a teaching tool, as a student reference book, and as an aid for other aspiring teachers. Bryan wanted to put his teaching ideas and learning tools in the hands of others. After giving copies away for free for three years, he decided to make it available to others, for the edification of the musical arts. Bryan is dedicated to teaching music and helping others learn that there is much more to playing the guitar than a minor pentatonic scale. His future writing plans are to take many of the chapters of this book expand them into individual books, with greater detail. Thanks, for your time... Keep asking questions... and God bless!!