Resources for the acoustic guitarist who wants to learn basic music theory without getting overly complex.
Alternate Tunings
November 29, 2023 / May 23, 2024
While you may not hear Open D minor tuning (DADFAD) mentioned as often as major open tunings such as Open....
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November 27, 2023 / May 23, 2024
Open D tuning offers an accessible gateway into the world of alternate tunings. This tuning, which sets the strings to....
November 21, 2023 / May 23, 2024
This guide has been written to provide you with an in-depth understanding of Open G tuning. We’ll delve into the....
Guitar Keys
November 20, 2023 / June 15, 2024
A key establishes the tonal foundation and mood for a piece of music, providing a framework for songwriters and musicians.....
September 15, 2023 / May 23, 2024
The key of G minor contains the notes: G# – A# – B – C# – D# – E – F# When assembled in order the notes form the G natural minor scale.....
The key of G minor contains the notes: G – A – Bb – C – D – Eb – F When assembled in order the notes form the G natural minor scale.....
September 14, 2023 / May 23, 2024
The key of F# minor contains the notes: F# – G# – A – B – C# – D – E When assembled in order the notes form the key of F# natural....
The key of F minor contains the notes: F – G – Ab – Bb – C – Db – Eb When assembled in order the notes form the F natural minor scale.....
The key of E minor contains the notes: E – F# – G – A – B – C – D When assembled in order the notes form the E natural minor scale (aka Aeolian....
September 13, 2023 / May 23, 2024
The key of Eb minor contains the notes: Eb – F – Gb – Ab – Bb – Cb – Db When assembled in order the notes form the Eb natural minor scale (aka Aeolian....
The key of D minor contains the notes: D – E – F – G – A – Bb – C When assembled in order the notes form the D natural minor....
September 7, 2023 / May 23, 2024
The key of C# minor contains the notes: C# – D# – E – F# – G# – A – B When assembled in order the notes form the C# natural minor scale (aka Aeolian....
The key of C minor contains the notes: C – D – Eb – F – G – Ab –....
September 6, 2023 / May 23, 2024
The key of B minor contains the notes: B – C# – D – E – F# – G –....
September 5, 2023 / May 23, 2024
The key of Bb minor contains the notes: Bb – C – Db – Eb – F – Gb –....
September 4, 2023 / May 23, 2024
The key of A minor is a popular key among guitarists because it allows for many comfortable chord voicings and....
Guitar Scale Theory
Minor scales are known for their emotional depth and versatility. They can convey a wide range of feelings, from introspection....
August 31, 2023 / May 23, 2024
While not a common key for guitarists the key of Ab major has unique characteristics when it comes to the....
August 30, 2023 / May 23, 2024
The key of G major includes the notes: G – A – B – C – D – E –....
August 28, 2023 / May 23, 2024
The key of F# major includes the notes: F# – G# – A# – B – C# – D# –....
