Music Theory

Fretboard Logic SE: The Reasoning Behind the Guitar's Unique Tuning + Chords Scales and Arpeggios Complete (The Fretboard Logic Guitar Method Parts I and II)
The Special Edition is the first two volumes of the Fretboard Logic guitar series combined with a special discount. Part One deals with the pattern organization of the fretboard which results from the guitar's unique tuning system. Part Two teaches the tone groups of music - Chords, Scales and Arpeggios - by building them in the context of this pattern organization, and thereby eliminating the usual guesswork and rote memorization associated with these areas of a guitarist's education. This alone can take years off the learning curve. Combined, the two parts form a solid foundation by which a guitarist can intelligently pursue the music styles of their own choosing, and play them on the guitar types which they prefer.

Fretboard Logic III Applications: Creative and Analytical
 

Zen and the Art of Guitar: A Path to Guitar Mastery (Book and CD)
Join performer and teacher Jeff Peretz on a musical journey that will open your mind and improve your guitar playing in ways you've never dreamed of. Using the practice of skill cultivation, one of the principles at the heart of Zen philosophy, you'll discover ways to develop your powers of concentration, "let go" as a player, and become a complete guitarist. Along the way, you'll learn about the history of Zen; the application of Zen to rhythm, melody, and harmony; and new ways of thinking about familiar musical elements. You'll find Zen and the Art of Guitar a musical learning experience unlike any you've ever encountered.

Practical Theory for Guitar
A guitar player's guide to music theory. This book is a complete theory course with recorded examples that put everything in an applicable, musical context. The recording includes all the musical examples and play-along tracks.

Modern Method for Guitar: Volumes 1, 2, 3 Complete
Now guitarists can have all three volumes of this classic guitar method in one convenient book! Created by popular demand, this new edition of the method used as the basic text for the renowned Berklee College of Music guitar program is a complete compilation of the original Volumes 1, 2, and 3. Innovative solos, duets and exercises progressively teach melody, harmony and rhythm. Perfect for the serious guitar student and instructor alike.

Single String Studies for Guitar Volume One
The exercises presented here are the same that great teachers and world class music schools give to their advanced students. This is the first book to present them formally, and is a milestone of its kind. This book contains hard-core information and exercises that are plainly difficult; only dedicated musicians need apply. But if you are serious about your instrument, learning how to read on it, and learning where the notes are without looking at it, you've come to the right place. This book works in tandem with audio examples that can be downloaded from the internet, which will greatly aid in the absorption of information and the building of skill. Exercises for each string are presented in all keys. The book culminates in a final section which integrates playing on all six strings. This book is a required text at the New York University and Princeton University Music departments.

Music Theory Workbook for Guitar Volume One
The Theory section of this book uses extremely simple language to explain the basics of music theory. The exercises require the student to write out the problem or example using staff notation, and then to find those notes on a guitar fretboard diagram. This book takes the student through simple interval examples to highly complex chords, and unlike any other workbook used in academia, the answers to all problems are found in the back of the book. All theory is made to apply directly to the fretboard of the guitar, thus ingraining the information in both the head and hands. This book provides a solid basis of music theory for the serious student and is the required text at both New York University and Princeton University.

Music Theory Workbook for Guitar: Scale Construction and Application, Vol. 2
This book provides real hands-on application for 22 different scale types. A theory section written in concise and easy to understand language prepares the student for all exercises. Worksheets are given that quiz a student about scale construction using staff notation and guitar tablature. Audio files are also available on the muse-eek website to facilitate practice and improvisation with all the scales presented.

Fretboard Logic II
Volume II of the series teaches the tonal elements of music in a way that eliminates the usual guesswork and rote. By combining the fretboard forms of Volume I with each tone groups unique music formula, the guitarist learns how to build all the different types of chords, scales and arpeggios.

The Beginner's Guitar Basics
An easy to understand manual explaining the basic fundamentals of music theory as applied to learning rhythm guitar. You do not have to read music because this manual will teach you and explain to you how to play by ear. It will show you what chords and chord progressions (1-4-5-m3-m6 progressions) work well together and why. Whatever the type of music you want to play, knowing just a little bit about music theory will improve your playing to a great degree. Also covered are some basic guitar tricks and tips for the beginner plus easy-to-read charts showing chord progressions and key conversions. A must for every beginning (or advanced) guitar player.

Mastering the Guitar Class Method Level 1 Theory Workbook
This supplement works with either edition of the Mastering the Guitar Class Method Level 1 to help give students a conceptual look at the guitar and a sense of familiarity with the instrument. It includes exercises and quizzes which reinforce concepts taught in the Class Method.

Music Theory for Guitar
Music theory is the cornerstone in understanding music. But how does a guitar player relate it to the guitar? This volume answers that question. Concepts of scale, harmony, chords, intervals and modes are presented in the context of applying them to the guitar. This book will open the door to not only understanding the fundamentals of music, but also the world of playing the guitar with more insight and intelligence.
 

AN INTRODUCTION TO CHORD THEORY
A practical guide to the fundamentals of chord construction, analys is and function. Arranged in a logical, sequential order, beginning with intervals, then moving to triads, extended chords, altered chords, chord function, and chord substitution. A simple, straightforward approach to a complex topic.
 

Guitar Theory Made Easy
Teaches basic music theory to beginning guitarists. The fundamentals of music are explained in clear and easy-to-understand language and applied directly to the guitar fretboard. Includes worksheets so students can practice what they have learned and check their work against provided answers.