Unlock the secrets of guitar music theory with "Music Theory for The Complete Method Book" by James Shipway. This comprehensive guide combines Volumes 1, 2, and 3 of the acclaimed "Music Theory for Guitarists" series into one essential edition! Whether you're a music theory beginner or aiming to reach pro-level, this method book provides clear, step-by-step lessons in music theory for guitar so that you can enhance your guitar playing and musical understanding.
What You’ll Volume 1: Grasp guitar theory basics with lessons on the major scale, triads, basic intervals, major and minor keys, pentatonic scales, chord progressions and moreVolume 2: Advance your skills with in-depth lessons on the fretboard, chord inversions, compound intervals, seventh chords, the Circle of Fifths, modes of the major scale and more
Volume 3: Achieve near pro-level expertise with the CAGED system, extended chords, improvisation with modes, harmonic minor scale, key change techniques, and much more.
100 downloadable audio lessons, demonstrations, backing tracks, and practice drillsEasy-to-follow, jargon-free explanations - no prior music theory knowledge necessaryEasy-to-read chord diagrams, fretboard diagrams and guitar tabPractical examples and exercises to reinforce learningQuizzes and assignments to test your understandingNo music reading skills necessary! Why This Guitar Theory Book?James Shipway, a seasoned guitarist and teacher, brings his extensive experience to help you navigate the complexities of music theory. His straightforward, practical approach makes learning accessible and enjoyable for guitarists at any level.
James Shipway - Making stuff up since 1992. I was born and raised in Cornwall but have spent some time in London and Plymouth where I studied music. I typically read and write anything horror, sci-fi or fantasy, the more unusual the better. My favourite book at the moment is The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North, which was a big influence on my decision to take writing more seriously. I hope you all enjoy reading my first novel Thatcher's Tree, at least as much as I did writing it. If all goes well then I have many more stories to share.
A lot of people, including myself, see music theory as an insurmountable subject within the context of their musical journey. This book shows how simple it actually is and can grow you from a guitar player who memorizes a few chords, scales and songs into a guitarist who has the tools to create and bring music out of themselves. James Shipway writes about music theory in a way that musicians at any level can understand and simultaneously covers areas of music theory that can challenge even seasoned musicians as well. I’ll definitely be revisiting this book in the future!
This first two books are great for beginners in understanding chord creation and progression. Very thorough explanation without getting overly technical.
Made a difficult subject readily understandable. Clearly written and without all the complexity. Feels like a good foundation and I can now delve deeper in areas if I desire.