Guitar Music Theory

In episode 64 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I talk with Carrie Underwood guitarist Matt Reviere. I ask him what it's like being part of such a big live show, which pieces of gear he uses, and how he prepares for his performances.   🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit https://GuitarMusicTheory.com - answer the questions about your playing and get FREE...

In this free guitar lesson, I have another installment of How Does This Song Work featuring "The Thrill is Gone" by B.B. King. You get to know this song's key, chords, and chord progression, as well as the different ways you can approach the solo.   🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit https://GuitarMusicTheory.com - answer the questions about your playing a...

In this free guitar lesson, I have another installment of How Does This Song Work featuring "Your Love" by The Outfield. You get to know this song's key, chords, and chord progression, as well as its use of pedal tones.   🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit https://GuitarMusicTheory.com - answer the questions about your playing and get FREE custom video ins...

In my latest podcast episode, I explain the difference between the major and minor pentatonic scales. You get to know how the two different tonalities are applied to music by listening to examples from Tom Petty and The Beatles.   🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit https://GuitarMusicTheory.com - answer the questions about your playing and get FREE custom...

Struggling to play guitar solos? Do your lead lines sound like you're just playing up and down scales? Improve your soloing skills by learning my Top 10 Guitar Solos You Should Learn.   Need help getting your playing skills in order? Visit my website to get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. I'll get you on the right track so you can fill gaps in your playing and reach...

In this free guitar lesson, I have another installment of How Does This Song Work featuring Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry. Get to know the key, chords, and scales used in this song.    🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. 👉 https://www.guitarmusictheory.com/play-better-guitar/?utm_source=p...

In this free guitar lesson, you learn how to play over the song "Summer of '69" by Bryan Adams using the chord tone soloing technique. You also learn how to play a solo by moving horizontally on one string.   🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. 👉 https://www.guitarmusictheory.com/play-better-gui...

In this free guitar lesson, I answer email questions and I also talk about playing the national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner.   🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. 👉 https://www.guitarmusictheory.com/play-better-guitar/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=upload

In this free guitar lesson, I answer emails questions about music theory, the number system, playing over complex chord changes, creating backing tracks, and more.   🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. 👉 https://www.guitarmusictheory.com/play-better-guitar/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&...

In this free guitar lesson I have another installment of How Does This Song Work featuring "Runnin' Down a Dream" by Tom Petty. You get to know how this song makes use of the blues scale, added chord tones, and modal interchange. I also answer a few email questions.   🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current...

In this free guitar lesson, I have another installment of How Does This Song Work featuring "Hard to Handle" by The Black Crowes. You get to know how this song uses a blues-influenced composition technique that involves mixing major and minor tonalities.  🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. https...

In this free guitar lesson, I answer email questions regarding the Kemper Profiling Amplifier, mode intervals, tapping into your creative genius, my PRS DGT guitar, and more.  🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. 👉 https://www.guitarmusictheory.com/play-better-guitar/?utm_source=podcast&utm_mediu...

In this free guitar lesson, I explain why a blues chord progression is not 1-4-5, technically. Blues is actually 5-5-5 and makes use of dominant 7th chords, Mixolydian mode, and dominant scales. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. 👉 https://www.guitarmusictheory.com/play-better-guitar/?utm_sourc...

In this free guitar lesson, I explain what a "1 4 5" chord progression is and play some examples to help you train your ear. I also answer email questions.  🎸 Would you like to learn more about music theory for guitar and how it relates to popular songs? Visit my website, answer the questions I ask you about your playing and I'll send you FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current l...

In this free guitar lesson, I have another installment of How Does This Song Work featuring "Ramblin' Man" by The Allman Brothers Band. You get to know important details about the song's composition including the key, scales, modes, chords, and progression. 🎸 Would you like to learn more about music theory for guitar and how it relates to popular songs? Visit my website, answer the questions I as...

In this free guitar lesson, I show you how to play the chords to "Lean On Me" by Bill Withers. I focus on the song's introduction. You play the same chord voicings played by the pianos on the recording. This requires a bit of fancy finger work that is best suited for guitar players who are beyond the beginning stage. 🎸 Get FREE guitar instruction to help you move beyond the basics and understand...

In this free guitar lesson, I have another installment of How Does This Song Work featuring "Twilight Zone" by Golden Earring. I will go over the main sections of the song, and you will get to know the key, chords, progressions, scales, and modes used in the music. If you want to learn how to actually play this song, you can use the information I provide here along with the tablature which can be...

In this free guitar lesson, I have another installment of How Does This Song Work? featuring "Still Got the Blues (For You)" by Gary Moore. I'm going to take a look at the general chord progressions and key as well as the scales used for the solos and how the main lead line connects to the chords. If you're a student of my Fretboard Theory program and you've advanced to Volume II, you're going to...

Is guitar talent something you're born with, or is it something you develop through study and practice? How do you know when you've reached your limits? When should you give up on something? I answer these questions and discuss how to make the best of your guitar playing in my latest podcast episode.   What do you specifically need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit the GuitarMusicTheory....

In this free guitar lesson you get to know how the chords in "House of the Rising Sun" by The Animals fit together. This includes a discussion on parallel scales, modal interchange, and voice leading. I also answer email questions. 🎸 Would you like to learn more about music theory and how it relates to familiar songs? Visit GuitarMusicTheory.com , answer the questions I ask you about your playing...

In episode 44 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I explain what sus2 and sus4 chords are and how they get used in familiar songs. What do you specifically need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit the GuitarMusicTheory.com website and click on the answer that best describes you. Get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. 

What do the songs "Brown Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison, "Hot Blooded" by Foreigner, and "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses have in common?   They all make use of a perfect 4th interval over the IV chord.   Why do you need to know this? Because it's a common composition technique used in popular music and it helps you understand why songs often contain notes that are out of key.   I explain all th...

What kind of guitar amplifier and effects pedals do you need to play a gig? Should you mic your amp or go direct using a digital amp emulation device? In this free guitar lesson, I tell you what you need to know in order to be prepared for your next live performance. What do you specifically need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit the GuitarMusicTheory.com website and click on the answer...

In this free guitar lesson, I analyze some of the guitar parts heard in the song "Tom Sawyer" by Rush and explain how the parts work.   You get to know the song's music theory including the key, chords, chord progressions, scales, modes, and more.   I also discuss guitarist Alex Lifeson's musical influences and how "Tom Sawyer" borrows ideas from music by The Who, Led Zeppelin, and Cream.   What d...

🎸 What do you specifically need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit GuitarMusicTheory.com and click on the answer that best describes you. In part 3 of 3 in this Q&A video, I answer more questions about guitar playing, practicing, gear, music theory, and more.