Guitar Music Theory Lessons - Desi Serna

In episode 14 of Desi Sernaâ??s guitar theory podcast you take a look at the interval structure of the different modes of the major scale and how musicians would number chord progressions that are modal. This involves naming the tonic pitch in a mode â??1â?? and then numbering its other pitches from there with consideration given to any change in interval structure (for example, sharp and flat degrees). Musicians will usually call the tonic chord in a progression â??1â?? and then number the other chords by their interval relationship to the tonic. This information is needed in order to study advanced concepts like modal interchange and borrowed chords because you must identify chords that are out of key by how they relate to the tonic chord on hand and not by their position in their own parent keys. You also hear comparisons and analyze the difference between the plain major scale and other major modes and the natural minor (a.k.a. relative minor) scale and other minor modes. This free guitar lesson on music theory is based on the book Fretboard Theory Volume II that can be previewed for free at: http://guitar-music-theory.com/fretboard-theory/fretboard-theory-volume-ii/

This free guitar lesson answers the question "What is the key of a song?" You learn about tonic pitches, relative major and minor, modes and key signatures. You see that the key of a song doesn't always reflect the true parent major scale and it's up to you to go beyond the basic details and sort out the other components at play. Several popular songs are used as examples. Taught by Desi Serna author of Fretboard Theory Volume II. Sign up for a free preview at: http://guitar-music-theory.com/fretboard-theory/fretboard-theory-volume-ii/

Australian guitarist and singer/songwriter Joe Robinson discusses his musical background, style and perspectives on music theory and guitar playing. Includes samples of his songs and recorded albums plus live playing and improvisations. Interview with Desi Serna author of Fretboard Theory.

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Blues Guitar Theory Lesson. Chords, Progressions, and Scales for Lead Guitar Solos. Learn about using and combining major and minor pentatonic scale patterns. Plus, major scales and modes over blues songs.

How to build and play major and minor seventh chords on the guitar fretboard. The theory behind 7th intervals and chord extensions, plus popular songs.

About intervals such as thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths and sevenths and playing harmony, melodies, riffs, lead guitar solos and bass lines. How to map out major scale intervals on the guitar fretboard and understand music theory. By guitar teacher Desi S

Learn the music theory behind guitar modes and hear an explanation about what they are and why they matter. Play modal scales such as Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Locrian. Taught by guitar theory teacher Desi Serna author of Fretboard Theory.

This free guitar theory lesson explains how to build chords and chord progressions on the fretboard. Learn the major scale's major/minor sequence and how to map out chord patterns by number. Sometimes referred to as the "Nashville Number System," this is one of the most important concepts in music. Taught by guitar music theory teacher Desi Serna.

Develop an understanding of Guitar Theory by learning the major scale. Advice on practicing major scale patterns and using the scale to play melodies, riffs, lead guitar solos and bass lines. Plus, popular major scale songs. Taught by Desi Serna author of

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An introduction to applying music theory to the guitar fretboard. How learning about guitar scales, chords and progressions can benefit intermediate and advanced guitar players. Taught by Desi Serna author of Fretboard Theory.