Scale Chord Relationships: A Guide to Knowing What Notes to Play - And Why! Book/Online Audio [With CD]

Scale Chord Relationships by guitar educators Jeff Schroedl and Michael Mueller is a focused instructional guide designed for guitarists who want to understand what notes to play over chords-and why they work. Ideal for beginner to intermediate players, this book helps bridge the gap between memorizing scales and applying them musically, giving players a clearer sense of direction when navigating chord changes and improvisation.

This guide combines structured explanations with practical examples and supporting online audio, allowing players to hear concepts in action while developing timing, phrasing, and musical awareness. Guitarists are guided through chord diagrams and step-by-step ideas that cover recognizing keys, analyzing chord progressions, and connecting scales directly to harmony in real playing situations.

The book builds confidence by breaking down complex theory into usable ideas. Players learn how to approach modal playing, explore harmonic and melodic minor sounds, and move beyond basic diatonic harmony into more advanced territory like nondiatonic and symmetrical scales. These concepts support more expressive improvisation, helping solos sound intentional rather than guesswork.

By introducing exotic scales and less common tonal colors, this guide encourages creative exploration while maintaining a practical framework. Whether practicing independently, preparing for performance, or expanding songwriting vocabulary, it provides tools that translate directly to real playing situations without overwhelming the learner.

Song List
Basic Harmony * The Puzzle System * Seventh Chord Harmony * Modal Harmony * Minor Scale Harmony * Power Chords * Blues Progressions * Riff And Arpeggios * Nondiatonic Harmony * Harmonic Minor * Melodic Minor * Symmetrical Scales * Exotic Scales