Resources for the acoustic guitarist who wants to learn basic music theory without getting overly complex.
Guitar Keys
August 19, 2023 / May 23, 2024
The key of F major includes the notes: F – G – A – Bb – C – D –....
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August 18, 2023 / May 23, 2024
The key of E major comprises the following notes: E – F# – G# – A – B – C#....
August 15, 2023 / May 23, 2024
The notes in the key of Eb major are: Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, C, D When assembled sequentially the....
August 14, 2023 / May 23, 2024
The notes in the key of D major are D, E, F#, G, A, B, and C#. When assembled sequentially the....
August 11, 2023 / May 23, 2024
The notes in the key of Db Major/C# Major are Db, Eb, F, Gb, Ab, Bb, and C. When assembled in....
August 10, 2023 / May 23, 2024
The notes in the key of C Major are C, D, E, F, G, A, and B. When assembled in order....
Songwriting
September 14, 2022 / May 23, 2024
Ever wondered how songwriters make money? How much songs may earn per stream, and how songwriters break into the industry?....
September 6, 2022 / May 23, 2024
Learn how to promote your music on major streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music, without spending a dime. The....
August 24, 2022 / May 28, 2024
Without question, the most important but challenging aspect of songwriting is coming up with a great vocal melody. Think of....
August 15, 2022 / May 23, 2024
It’s easy to become lost within the unfathomable amount of options music theory offers us. If you don’t have some....
Learn Acoustic Guitar
August 11, 2022 / May 23, 2024
The guitar has always been a bit of a rebellious instrument. At almost all turns we’re able to get by....
August 4, 2022 / May 23, 2024
The world of music has been blessed with a wide array of incredibly diverse, and talented songwriters spanning multiple eras....
Alternate Tunings
August 2, 2022 / May 23, 2024
In the following guide, we’re going to take a closer look at the less common, open F tuning. However, if....
Grunge
July 25, 2022 / May 23, 2024
Nirvana are one of the most influential rock bands in history and are credited with spearheading somewhat of a musical....
June 27, 2022 / May 23, 2024
The notes in the key of A Major are:A, B, C#, D, E, F#, and G# When these notes are....
Guitar Chord Theory
June 21, 2022 / May 23, 2024
No matter the instrument you’re learning, you’re likely going to be exposed to major, and minor chords early on, before....
June 20, 2022 / May 23, 2024
You’ve probably heard it said a thousand times, that music is a combination of harmony (chords), melody (notes), and rhythm.....
Fingerpicking
June 9, 2022 / May 23, 2024
If you’ve been around music for any period of time, you will have heard people joke about the fact that....
The Caged System
June 6, 2022 / May 23, 2024
The CAGED system is a great way to break up the fretboard into smaller, more manageable sections. But in our....
June 2, 2022 / May 27, 2024
When learning a new song from a chord book or guitar tab, we often lack the detailed rhythmic information that....
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