The Practical Guide to Modern Music Theory for Guitarists

Second Edition

Master Music Theory for Guitar While Playing and Hearing it in Context.

Over 200 Notated Audio Examples! + Professional Backing Tracks

Guitarists are often very guilty of 'collecting' musical theory without taking the time to learn to apply the information on their instrument. 'Modern Music Theory for Guitarists' combines cutting edge, up to date musical information with over 200 exercises and examples to help you internalise and master the most important concepts in modern guitar playing. There are also bespoke, professional backing tracks fromÂ Guitar Techniques Magazine'sÂ Quist

Know What's Important

There are so many sources of information out there these days it's hard to know where to begin and what's important when it comes to applying music theory to the guitar. This book has been designed to take you on a journey from essential first principles through to complex, exciting musical ideas while all the time teaching you the musical application of each concept.Â

Essential Knowledge and Musical Skills

The Complete Guide to Modern Music Theory begins with the formation of the Major scale and builds steadily from the concepts taught in the first few chapters to help you master, hear andÂ applyÂ allÂ the essential theory used today.

Topics Covered

Theory topics covered include

Major and MinorÂ Scale Construction,Â HarmonisationÂ andÂ How to Name Chords
ConstructingÂ Chord Progressions,Â ModulationÂ andÂ Chord Qualities
Complete Study of ModesÂ with real world examples.
Modes deconstructed intoÂ Intervallic and Three and Four Note Soloing ApproachesÂ plusÂ Pentatonic Substitutions
A 'Cheat Sheet' ofÂ the most common soloing approaches to save you hours in the practice room
Guitar Licks for each mode +Â Professional Backing Tracks