Guitar theory / by Desi Serna.
"There's a universe of incredible music living in your guitar. You just need to discover how to let it out. In Guitar Theory For Dummies, expert guitarist and instructor Desi Serna walks you through the music theory concepts you need to understand to expand your musical horizons. From deciphering the mysteries of the fretboard to adapting chord progressions to a song's key, you'll master techniques that will help you move past simple, three-chord songs to more complex and creative pieces. Build on your existing knowledge of open and barre chords and simple progressions with practical instruction that demystifies scales and chord voicings and shows you how to bring them together to create impressive music. You can also jump over to dummies.com to hear audio samples of the examples featured in the book. You'll also learn: How chords, keys, and scales are built and how they interact with one another Powerful concepts, like intervals, chord extensions, modes and modal scales, that grant access to a world of musical possibilities How popular songs apply elements of guitar theory and how you can apply the same techniques Free yourself from the confines of tab sheets and simple chords and start enjoying all the musical potential of your guitar. Guitar Theory For Dummies is for anyone who wants to unlock the next stage of their musical journey. " --Amazon.ca.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781119842972
- ISBN: 1119842972
- Physical Description: ix, 356 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
- Edition: Second edition
- Publisher: Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, [2022].
- Copyright: ©2022.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "With online practice" --title page.Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Guitar theory in a nutshell -- Navigating the fretboard like a pro -- Harmonizing the major scale to form triads and chords -- Forming chord shapes with the CAGED system -- Adding chord tones and extensions to chords -- Playing chord progression by numbers -- Knowing music inside out: identifying tonics, keys, and modes -- Following key changes -- Dominant function and voice leading -- Filling the gaps with passing chords -- Preparing for riffs and solos with the pentatonic scale -- Playing music's primary melody maker: the major scale -- Playing in modes and using modal scale patterns -- Exploring new patterns with the harmonic minor scale -- Playing the blues -- Ten guitar songs worth learning -- Ten sample scale applications -- Tens ways to put theory into practice.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | 787.8719 SER (Text) | 37810435784995 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/13/2026 |
| Bordeaux Library | 787.8719 SER 2ND ED. (Text) | 31781069810966 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Pink Hill Public Library | 787.871 S (Text) | 39149003455607 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| West Regional Library | 787.8719 S 2ND ED. (Text) | 31781069810958 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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