Music theory

What makes the 12 bar blues a staple in modern music?

Learn what makes the 12 bar blues a standard progression that is used throughout popular music along with various ideas…

4 years ago

How to use the harmonized scale

Learn about the harmonized scale, how to create and play it in any major key, and how to use its…

4 years ago

How to turn guitar chords E minor and A minor into any other minor chord

Learn how to use the guitar chords E minor and A minor with a bar to create two moveable shapes…

4 years ago

What is a dominant 7th chord?

Learn what dominant 7th chords are, how to make them on guitar, and why they serve such a critical function…

4 years ago

How to solo over chord changes

Learn how to let the underlying chord changes guide your solos by changing the pentatonic scale that you use to…

4 years ago

What is a capo and do you need one?

Learn what a capo is, why you would want to use one, what the alternative is, and why you should…

4 years ago

Learn three critical open minor chords

Learn how to play three open-shaped minor chords that you can use to lead your listeners into different emotional territory.

4 years ago

How to create minor triads for a new dimension

Learn how to use three simple shapes for minor triads and play minor chords in all areas of the neck…

4 years ago

Learn the minor scale

Learn the minor scale, its characteristics, emotions, and patterns. Find examples of songs that use it, and learn to play…

4 years ago

Should I learn to read music?

Answer the question most beginner guitarists have about whether or not to learn to read music if you're to become…

4 years ago