Guitar Music Theory

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Ep71 What Are Chord Inversions and Chord Voicings? Oct 28, 2020

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In this free guitar lesson, I explain what chord inversions, chord voicings, and drop 2 chords are. I demonstrate how you can add variety to your playing with different chord shapes, and how these chord forms are used in familiar guitar songs. I make use of the CAGED chord system as taught in my course Fretboard Theory Chapter 3.

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Ep70 You Don't Need to Use All 5 Pentatonic Patterns Oct 21, 2020

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In this free guitar lesson, I explain to you that it's not necessary to use all five pentatonic scale patterns. Most players have particular patterns and portions of patterns they favor and use most of the time. I'm going to show you why players do this and why you should do it too.

Ep69 Eruption Tapping | How Does It Work? Oct 15, 2020

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In this free guitar lesson, I demonstrate part of the instrumental track, "Eruption," that is featured on the very first Van Halen record and performed by Eddie Van Halen. I explain how the finger tapping technique works, how the tapping uses arpeggios, and how those arpeggios create a chord progression that features modal interchange and harmonic minor. I also discuss how I dial in an Eruption tone and my reverb, delay, and phaser settings.

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Ep68 Fabio Marraccini From the Where Music Meets Technology Podcast Oct 06, 2020

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Interview with Fretboard Theory student Fabio Marraccini from the Where Music Meets Technology podcast. We talk music theory, modes, rock music, and more.

Ep67 Tips For Small-Handed Short-Fingered Guitarists Sep 29, 2020

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In this free guitar lesson, I have tips for small-handed and short-fingered guitars. If you struggle to play guitar because you have little hands or stubby fingers, these tips will help you eliminate most of your problems. The four things I'm going to talk about include:

What is the ideal hand size to play guitar?

Which guitars are best for small-handed players?

How should small-handed players hold their guitar?

What can small-handed players do differently on the fretboard?

Ep66 Nashville Artist Development University Sep 23, 2020

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Interview with two special guests, Kory Brunson and Jason Wyatt from Nashville Artist Development University (NADU). https://naduniversity.com/

We talk about what it takes to become a successful music artist and how their program is putting many musicians on the fastback to living their dreams. If you've ever wondered how the music industry works, you're going to find this discussion interesting.

Ep65 Q&A Keeping Time, Using Modes Over Chords, Teaching Children, Playing What You Hear, Small Hands Sep 16, 2020

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In Episode 65 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer questions about keeping time, using modes over chords, teaching children, playing what you hear, small hands, and more.

Ep64 Interview w/ Carrie Underwood Guitarist Matt Reviere Sep 11, 2020

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In episode 64 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I talk with Carrie Underwood guitarist Matt Reviere. I ask him what it's like being part of such a big live show, which pieces of gear he uses, and how he prepares for his performances.

Ep63 The Thrill is Gone | How Does This Song Work? Sep 01, 2020

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In this free guitar lesson, I have another installment of How Does This Song Work featuring "The Thrill is Gone" by B.B. King. You get to know this song's key, chords, and chord progression, as well as the different ways you can approach the solo.

Ep62 Your Love | How Does This Song Work? Aug 25, 2020

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In this free guitar lesson, I have another installment of How Does This Song Work featuring "Your Love" by The Outfield. You get to know this song's key, chords, and chord progression, as well as its use of pedal tones.

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