num_pages: 108
description:  The Practical Guide to Modern Music Theory for Guitarists Second EditionMaster Music Theory for Guitar While Playing and Hearing it in Context. Over 200 Notated Audio Examples!  Professional Backing Tracks Guitarists are often very guilty of 'collecting' musical theory without taking the time to learn to apply the information on their instrument. 'Modern Music Theory for Guitarists' combines cutting edge up to date musical information with over 200 exercises and examples to help you internalise and master the most important concepts in modern guitar playing. There are also bespoke professional backing tracks from Guitar Techniques Magazine's Quist Know What's Important There are so many sources of information out there these days it's hard to know where to begin and what's important when it comes to applying music theory to the guitar. This book has been designed to take you on a journey from essential first principles through to complex exciting musical ideas while all the time teaching you the musical application of each concept. Essential Knowledge and Musical Skills The Complete Guide to Modern Music Theory begins with the formation of the Major scale and builds steadily from the concepts taught in the first few chapters to help you master hear and apply all the essential theory used today. Topics Covered Theory topics covered include Major and Minor Scale Construction Harmonisation and How to Name Chords Constructing Chord Progressions Modulation and Chord Qualities Complete Study of Modes with real world examples. Modes deconstructed into Intervallic and Three and Four Note Soloing Approaches plus Pentatonic Substitutions A 'Cheat Sheet' of the most common soloing approaches to save you hours in the practice room Guitar Licks for each mode  Professional Backing Tracks Check Out 60 Positive Reviews Below! Joseph Alexander writes in a very clear and concise style that is easy to follow. - Just one of the many Amazon reviews Scroll Up to Buy it Now Buy now to begin your journey into musical understanding and practical musical application.
language: English
title: The Practical Guide to Modern Music Theory for Guitarists: With 2.5 hours of Audio and Over 200 Notated Examples
publisher: Fundamental Changes