Guitar Music Theory & Fretboard Knowledge

If the guitar fretboard starts to feel like a dark, mysterious forest as you move beyond open position, then it's time to remedy that. With this guitar video lesson collection, instructors Doug Boduch, Tom Kolb, Troy Stetina, and Marcus Henderson will show you how to get familiar with the entire fretboard quickly and make it work for you instead of against you. You'll learn all about intervals, chord theory, arpeggios, scale patterns, alternate tunings, and more, as well as some great-sounding riffs and licks in the process. These guitar lesson videos are designed for guitar players who would like a more solid command of the guitar fretboard.

Videos

• Fretboard Navigation (07:26) - Increase your knowledge of the fretboard with the CAGED system of chords/scales organization.

• Thirds & Sixth Intervals (10:52) - Learn how to include these musical intervals in riffs and licks from many different styles - from blues and rock to country and more.

• Three-Notes-Per-String Scale Patterns (07:57) - See why these fingering patterns are the scale form choice for shredders everywhere.

• Connecting Pentatonic Positions (14:47) - Ever wonder how players like Eric Johnson and Joe Bonamassa play licks that span the entire fretboard? In this lesson, you'll see how to do just that.

• Arpeggios (08:14) - Discover how to construct and play various types of arpeggios in different areas on the neck and see how to incorporate them into your solos.

• Harmonizing Lead Lines (08:49) - Learn how to create twin-guitar solos in the style of Iron Maiden, Scorpions, Allman Brothers, and more.

• Triad Substitutions (09:47) - In this lesson, you'll see how to add a bit more sophistication to your lead lines with this useful musical device that's commonly employed in jazz and fusion.

• Alternate Tunings (18:33) - Explore the wonderful, wide world of different tunings in this last video, including drop D, open G, open D, and DADGAD.