Make your guitar sing with insight on music theory brings your
instrument to life
There's a universe of incredible music living in your guitar. You just
need to discover how to let it out. In Guitar Theory For Dummies,
expert guitarist and instructor Desi Serna walks you through the music
theory concepts you need to understand to expand your musical horizons.
From deciphering the mysteries of the fretboard to adapting chord
progressions to a song's key, you'll master techniques that will help
you move past simple, three-chord songs to more complex and creative
pieces.
Build on your existing knowledge of open and barre chords and simple
progressions with practical instruction that demystifies scales and
chord voicings and shows you how to bring them together to create
impressive music. You can also jump over to dummies.com to hear audio
samples of the examples featured in the book.
You'll also learn:
- How chords, keys, and scales are built and how they interact with one
another
- Powerful concepts, like intervals, chord extensions, modes and modal
scales, that grant access to a world of musical possibilities
- How popular songs apply elements of guitar theory and how you can
apply the same techniques
Free yourself from the confines of tab sheets and simple chords and
start enjoying all the musical potential of your guitar. Guitar Theory
For Dummies is for anyone who wants to unlock the next stage of their
musical journey.
