Visual Guitar Theory

A Music Theory Text For Guitarists. Par CHRISTIANSEN MIKE. Ce livre contient des concepts de la théorie de la musique présentée de manière à être facilement comprise par les guitaristes. Tous les concepts sont présentés de façon séquentielle dans un format facile à suivre à l'aide de la touche de la guitare comme l'outil visual. Contenu include : échelles, les signatures de clés, intervalles, construction de corde et accordage, harmoniser les mélodies, embellissement de la corde et de substitution, modes, cadences, augmentée sixième chords, harmonie quartal et plus encore. À l'aide de cet ouvrage, les guitaristes seront en mesure de percer les mystères de la théorie de la musique et de réaliser que les concepts ne sont pas tellement mystérieuses après tout. / Niveau : Tous Niveaux / All Styles - Theory and Harmony / Théorie / Guitare

A 2-Ounce Reference Library of Music Theory for All Instruments-A useful visual reference tool for guitarists and pianists the double sided Guitar & Music Theory Wheel Chart contains a book's worth of music theory covering every musical key.The curved design allows for easy visualisation of theory on the instruments while the Guitar Wheel is an all-in-one tool for chords (major minor diminished) chord inversions and scales (major minor diminished pentatonic and blues).This chart can be easily folded to fit inside your Guitar case.

Par CHAPMAN CHARLES. Drop-2 chord forms have been used by guitarists in all musical genres for years. The concept refers to 4-way, closed voicings in root position or any inversion, dropping the second note from the top by 1 octave, hence the term 'drop-2'. In practice, a nifty guitar harmonic symmetry occurs as drop-2 chords are invariably played on any four successive strings, muting or avoiding the remaining 2 strings. This collection will open up a new world of harmonic possibilities for the beginning to intermediate guitarists, and will shore up the basics and provide added harmonic visualization for the advanced player. Chapter on comping the chord soloing applications are also included. Written in notation and tablature. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Jazz - Theory and Harmony / Tablatures / Guitare Tablatures Flatpick et Fingerpick

Unlock the secrets of playing Guitar to reveal how to become a successful guitarist.This level two book covers Grade 4 and Grade 5. It includes detailed explanations of the techniques required to master any music exam.Throughout the book, you will be encouraged to develop your creativity and individuality as well as enhance both your aural and visual skills in order to become the best musician you can be.Includes:Performance pieces, style focus, sight reading, improvisation, ear training and music theory.Specialist advice throughout from the author.Profiles of inspirational guitarists including Slash, Tom Morello, Jimi Hendrix, John Mayer, Nile Rodgers and Eric Clapton. / Guitare

Par OKAZAKI MILES. This book is designed to be useful for guitarists at any skill level. Beginners can use it as an introduction to the foundational concepts of the instrument, intermediate players can use it for training and theoretical work, and advanced players can explore the sections on advanced theory, extended technique and the exhaustive tables of melodic and rhythmic possibilities. It is divided into two parts: pitch and rhythm. Part 1 (pitch) begins with the properties of string, harmonics, and tuning systems. It then moves methodically through pitch information, beginning with locating all versions of a single pitch, building pentatonic, heptatonic, and all possible symmetrical scales. This is followed by a study of intervals, with all possible locations of every two pitches, and a long study that moves through every possible fingering of three pitches, with a series of exercises to master triadic syntax. Part 1 closes with a study of four-pitch structures and complete tables that show all possible pitch sets in circular visual notation. Part 2 (rhythm) begins with a complete course in 'Symmetrical Picking, ' a method based on drum rudiments that builds control in the picking hand through an exhaustive variety of movements. The focus of this section is building a strong rhythmic foundation, with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, speed, dynamics, and groove. It is followed by a study of legato playing, working with ornaments and slides. The study of playing with fingers on multiple strings takes up the remainder of the book. This begins with the study of pulse against pulse, playing two simultaneous tempos. The book concludes with a study of polyrhythm, playing one rhythm against another. Plain English is used as much as possible to describe theoretical concepts, and hundreds of illustrations were made for the book as an aid to those who either don't speak English or prefer to think visually. This approach is designed to be inclusive and to promote creative practice. The main idea of the book is described in this passage (page 154): 'Even in this small area there is a lot of material, potentially a lifetime of study. The amount of information can feel overwhelming to students at any level. For this reason, the book is designed for self-directed practice, with an emphasis on what the player 'could' do, rather than what the player 'should' do. The principle is to develop your own learning process, rather than following someone else's. The ability to make choices is essential in finding a personal approach to the instrument. Pick and choose the studies that seem interesting - there should be enough variety to accommodate a wide range of personalities. If any particular concept or exercise has been useful as the starting point for a new creative direction, then the book has done its job. Its purpose is not to push any dogma, method, or style, but to open the door to options for guitarists of any background that are looking for new perspectives. This book is designed to be useful for guitarists at any skill level. Beginners can use it as an introduction to the foundational concepts of the instrument, intermediate players can use it for training and theoretical work, and advanced players can explore the sections on advanced theory, extended technique and the exhaustive tables of melodic and rhythmic possibilities. It is divided into two parts: pitch and rhythm. Part 1 (pitch) begins withthe properties of string, harmonics, and tuning systems. It then moves methodically through pitch information, beginning with locating all versions of a single pitch, building pentatonic, heptatonic, and all possible symmetricalscales. This is followed by a study of intervals, with all possible locations of every two pitches, and a long study that moves through every possible fingering of three pitches, with a series of exercises to master triadicsyntax. Part 1 closes with a study of four-pitch structures and complete tables that show all possible pitch sets in circular visual notation. Part 2 (rhythm) begins with a complete course in 'Symmetrical Picking, ' a methodbased on drum rudiments that builds control in the picking hand through an exhaustive variety of movements. The focus of this section is building a strong rhythmic foundation, with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, speed, dynamics, and groove. It is followed by a study of legato playing, working with ornaments and slides. The study of playing with fingers on multiple strings takes up the remainder of the book. This begins with the study of pulse againstpulse, playing two simultaneous tempos. The book concludes with a study of polyrhythm, playing one rhythm against another. Plain English is used as much as possible to describe theoretical concepts, and hundreds ofillustrations were made for the book as an aid to those who either don't speak English or prefer to think visually. This approach is designed to be inclusive and to promote creative practice. The main idea of the book is described/ Méthode / Guitare

The goal of this book is to provide a concept for guitarists that will help them go quickly to the core of the harmonies that must be dealt with in order to improvise over chord changes. Joe Negri shows how youcan assimilate harmonies and quickly determine a common denominator that you instantly visualize on the fingerboard. From this `cell' harmony you will be able to build or create single-note melodic lines. JoeNegri has taken the fundamentals of music theory and made them applicable and relevant to the improvising guitarist. One of this book's secrets is the use of basic triadic shapes as an organizational tool to demystifyimprovisation. This keep it simple approach allows improvisers to hear and unveil melodic lines that are right under their fingers within simple triadic shapes. These studies are packed with the basic information thestudent needs in order to use the chord tones as melodic focal points. Written in notation and tablature.

The reference for beginners. This method is the best way to learn and improve. All the elements that a beginner would need: techniques, rhythm, chords etc. are taught step by step, introducing theory gradually and using this as a help and not a constraint. This method is extremely playful, you will play the Guitar right from the beginning, learning songs in the style of some of the world's best-known artists, including Beatles, Coldplay, David Bowie, U2, Tracy Chapman, Bob Dylan, James Blunt, J-J Goldman and John Mayer, with lots of playbacks. The included DVD will help you to hear and visualise all the examples as they should be played on an acoustic Guitar. The MP3 CD presents lots of different playbacks, for you to apply the examples and to prepare you to start playing with a band.

A collection of studies and compositions written to provide a creative approach to a common problem. Most guitar students have not worked through a methodical approach to reading music notation which limits their personalprogress and sometimes their career development. The author has approached the studies from two directions: horizontal or up the fingerboard on individual strings and positional. The first two parts of the book are extensivelyfingered and designed to make intervals and melodic patterns more visually apparent by repetition of similar ideas in different locations on the neck. The third part contains five extended compositions which draw from theauthor’s jazz background. The first four include chord changes for duo practice as well as challenging melodic lines in a variety of meters that may be used for the study of improvisation. The fifth piece is written in the IndianRaga style. Basic music theory and rhythmic studies are included in the appendices.

A Visual Approach to the Scales Most Commonly Used in Jazz Rock and Blues-This books presents a visual approach to the scales most commonly used in Jazz Rock and Blues. It includes: Modes of the major scale Modes of the harmonic minor scale Modes of the ascending melodic minor Pentatonic Scales Blues Scales Diminished Scales Whole Tone Scale Chromatic Scale

Learn how to take command of the fretboard with Matthew Von Doran. This incredible DVD will show you how to strengthen your grasp of scale chord & arpeggio vocabulary on the guitar by going from the big picture to the littlepicture of how it all works together. By exploring the shapes within the shapes on the fretboard you'll see how all of your patterns can be integrated into one macro-visualization. This DVD is filled with straight-forwardpractice concepts that use proven visualization techniques designed to accelerate your growth in all areas of guitar playing... theory technique improvising composing chord construction and more. And in the end you'll becreating music on a broader and deeper level than ever before. Also includes guitar jam tracks. Matthew Von Doran has been active in the Los Ang3eles music scene for over 30 years as a jazz and rock artist sideman session playerand educator. He has worked with numberous mands worldwide reflecting all styles and genres of music.

Vol 1 - Scales. Par LOFOCO ALEX. The SCALE COLOUR SYSTEM is a unique and innovative method to study music that bridges Music Theory and the Mechanics of string instruments. An intuitive system to map and internalise Notes, Scales and Shapes over the entire fretboard to develop accuracy and to unlock your playing. The original graphics and illustrations are intuitive tools to visualise and internalise the symmetry of the fretboard - a crucial aspect to mastering the instrument - and to learn music concepts through practical application. / Méthode / Etude / Guitare Basse