Basic Theory That Every Guitarist Should Know
Product Overview
Guitarists, do you know how the strings, frets, notes, scales and chords all work together to make music? Whether you're a total beginner or have been at it for years, there's a good chance you lack a basic understanding of the theory taught in this Homespun music instruction series.
Happy Traum, one of the world's best-known guitar teachers, demystifies the guitar fretboard and brings it into focus for learning players. He starts at the very beginning, providing the essential knowledge you'll need in your quest to become a better player.
This is theory that will become immediately applicable to real playing situations. Starting with chromatic and diatonic (major) scales, Happy maps out the fingerboard so you can quickly find notes in any key and start turning them into simple melodies. You'll learn what intervals are, how bass runs and chords are built and how they are used in songs.
In short, this introduction to music theory for the guitar will give you a whole new perspective and will reveal the vast possibilities that are hidden under the strings of your instrument... Watch "Basic Theory That Every Guitarist Should Know" today!
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Reviews
Submitted 1 year ago
Very enjoyable
I learned quite a bit about building chords. Will probably review several times. Great job.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Very Good!
This is helping me understand the guitar!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Producer, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Very Essential!
If you are probably an intermediate player chances are you still missed some key fundamental aspects of guitar playing, this course showed me a lot. :)
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
electric gutar
smart man, great lesson.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Great for Beginners!
As a very beginner in my Guitar Journey, I appreciate the theory along with the dynamics.
I am a: Beginner, Musician, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 1 year ago
Very enjoyable
I learned quite a bit about building chords. Will probably review several times. Great job.
Submitted 2 years ago
Very Good!
This is helping me understand the guitar!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Producer, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
Submitted 3 years ago
Very Essential!
If you are probably an intermediate player chances are you still missed some key fundamental aspects of guitar playing, this course showed me a lot. :)
Submitted 3 years ago
electric gutar
smart man, great lesson.
Submitted 3 years ago
Great for Beginners!
As a very beginner in my Guitar Journey, I appreciate the theory along with the dynamics.
I am a: Beginner, Musician, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
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tutorial videoBasic Theory That Every Guitarist Should Know
Learn how the guitar strings, frets, notes, scales and chords all work together to make music in this in-depth Homespun music instruction series.
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tutorial videoConquer the Challenge of the Steady Thumb
In this Homespun video tutorial series, master thumbpicker Happy Traum reveals ways to develop and keep your groove steady and in-time.
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tutorial videoEasy Fingerpicking Favorites
In this vintage Homespun video series, you’ll learn to play five easy songs that should be in every fingerpicker's repertoire, including the necessary techniques so you can create your own arrangements and styles!
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tutorial videoEasy Steps to Acoustic Blues Guitar Pt 1
So you want to play the blues? Well, veteran guitarist, instructor and Homespun Tapes founder Happy Traum offers the very best way for you to get started!
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tutorial videoEasy Steps to Acoustic Blues Guitar Pt 2
So you want to play the blues? Well, veteran guitarist, instructor and Homespun Tapes founder Happy Traum offers the very best way for you to get started!
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