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Music Theory for Beginner Guitarists

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What is music theory?

Most of my favourite musicians and guitar players CAN NOT read music (including Sir Paul McCartney, Angus Young, Dave Grohl, Eric Clapton and even my personal favourite film composer of all time - Danny Elfman).

So do they know any music theory? You bet they DO!

To be able to write a song, jam with other musicians or play a guitar solo - you MUST know at least some music theory.

Having an ability to read traditional music notation IS NOT essential to do these things.

Syllabus

Music Theory For Beginner Guitarists - What Do You NEED To Know?.
Do You Need To Read Music To Learn Guitar?.
Why do some chords go together well? Guitar Chord Music Theory.
How To Find The Key Of A Song INSTANTLY - includes BY EAR!.
CAGED SYSTEM FOR GUITAR - A Simple Explanation.
Memorize EVERY NOTE On Guitar!.
MAJOR SCALE VS MINOR PENTATONIC SCALE.

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Andy Guitar

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