{"product_id":"guitar-theory-for-dummies-with-online-practice-paperback","title":"Guitar Theory for Dummies with Online Practice - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDesi Serna\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake your guitar sing with insight on music theory brings your instrument to life \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere's a universe of incredible music living in your guitar. You just need to discover how to let it out. In \u003ci\u003eGuitar Theory For Dummies, \u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'll also learn: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow chords, keys, and scales are built and how they interact with one another \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePowerful concepts, like intervals, chord extensions, modes and modal scales, that grant access to a world of musical possibilities \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow popular songs apply elements of guitar theory and how you can apply the same techniques \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFree yourself from the confines of tab sheets and simple chords and start enjoying all the musical potential of your guitar. \u003ci\u003eGuitar Theory For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is for anyone who wants to unlock the next stage of their musical journey. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn the theories that make your guitar sing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA universe of music is living in your guitar. The key to exploring it is in guitar theory. This book helps you bring out that music, including navigating the fretboard, applying scales, and combining chords. You then extend the musical possibilities with intervals, harmony, chord extensions, modes, and more. With this useful guide, you'll apply techniques that move you past simple three-chord progressions to next-level playing that shows off your expanding guitar skills. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigate the fretboard\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Get to know chord construction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Understand scale formulas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Identify tonics, keys, and modes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Break down the theory to popular songs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Examine the styles of famous players\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Create your own music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesi Serna\u003c\/b\u003e is a music instructor, author, and podcaster hailed as a \"music theory expert\" by \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. He is the author of several guitar instructional videos and books, including \u003ci\u003eGuitar Rhythm \u0026amp; Technique For Dummies.\u003c\/i\u003e Known for his hands-on approach to music theory and his emphasis on popular music, Desi offers video instruction for beginner through advanced players at his GuitarMusicTheory.com website.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 9.21 x 7.32 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 02, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767458693408,"sku":"9781119842972","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d7efdc05a87eabe01ea36f4a4b94f1ed.webp?v=1780311507","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/guitar-theory-for-dummies-with-online-practice-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}