The Bass Clef
In the bass clef, notes also use the letters A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. They are arranged
Notation
Scales & Theory
Arpeggios, Harmony, Chords & Arpeggios
Arpeggios
An arpeggio is a musical technique where you play the notes of a chord individually and sequentially rather than strumming
Advanced Theory & Improvisation
Harmonics
Guitar harmonics are bell-like, chime-y musical pitches produced by isolating the natural overtones of a vibrating guitar string. When a
Harmony, Chords & Arpeggios
Reading Chord Symbols
Reading guitar chord symbols is like deciphering a musical shorthand. The main letter (e.g., C, G, A) dictates the root
Harmony, Chords & Arpeggios, The CAGED System
The CAGED system
The CAGED system is a visual framework used to map out the architecture of a stringed instrument’s neck by organizing
Fretboard Triad Inversions, Harmony, Chords & Arpeggios
Chord Inversions
A chord inversion occurs when a note other than the root is placed as the lowest sounding pitch in a
Interval Theory, Intervals & Scale Construction
Stacked Thirds
Chord Type 3rd #1 3rd #2 3rd #3 Diminished Triad minor minor none Minor Triad minor major none Major Triad
Interval Theory, Intervals & Scale Construction
Interval Master Sheet
Note min2 maj2 min3 maj3 P4 +4/-5 P5 min6 maj6 min7 maj7 C C#/Db D D#/Eb E F F#/Gb G
Modes of the Major Scale, The Seven Diatonic Modes
Locrian Mode
The Locrian mode on the guitar is a highly unstable, tense scale with a dark and unresolved sound used primarily
Modes of the Major Scale, The Seven Diatonic Modes
Aeolian Mode
The Aeolian mode on the guitar is the official music theory name for the natural minor scale, delivering a sad,