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Transcribing Music Theory: Super Musician, rating: 8.1
Here are some tips and thoughts about why music theory and figuring things out by ear are important!

POSTED: 06/25/2009 - 08:28 am

 
The Kumoi Scale Cacophony Style, rating: 8.8
I`ll review this exotic scale, which was commonly used by Marty Friedman and Jason Becker.

POSTED: 06/15/2009 - 07:48 am

 
Melody Ideas, rating: 8.1
Just a few ideas for writing melodies over chord progression.

POSTED: 05/18/2009 - 07:01 am

 
Ear Playing Is Not The Easy Way Out, rating: 8.3
We will discuss Pitch and Interval Recognition, the Suzuki Method, and techniques to learn songs from recordings.

POSTED: 04/14/2009 - 06:34 am

 
Chord Chemistry. Part 1, rating: 8.5
Chords, how to use them, tendencies, cadences ect

POSTED: 03/25/2009 - 10:10 am

 
Chord Theory - Building Triads, rating: 8.3
Once you have an understanding of how scales work, it’s time to start understanding how chords are constructed. The basic building block of chords is called a triad, and today we going to be explaining what these are, and how they work.

POSTED: 03/25/2009 - 09:01 am

 
Music Theory Is Important, rating: 9.3
My thoughts on why everyone should learn at least a bit of music theory.

POSTED: 03/17/2009 - 07:40 am

 
How To Make Modal Chord Progressions, rating: 5
Most people start playing guitar because of playing guitar, not how the the guitar works in theory. This is what led me to believe to make a lesson on direct approach with examples and where to start.

POSTED: 03/14/2009 - 08:13 am

 
Using Polyrhythm To Create Unique Solos, rating: 7
Another of my shredaholic posts that received good reviews. This is about creating a guitar solo through the use of other instruments. My instrument of choice was the marching snare

POSTED: 03/14/2009 - 06:28 am

 
The Trouble With Theory, rating: 9.7
An article that clears up some misconceptions about theory, and shows you the real first step towards understanding theory that you may not have learned from your music teacher.

POSTED: 02/16/2009 - 02:19 am

 
The Trouble With Modes, rating: 9.6
A lesson on the proper use of modes as they apply to modern music, and on some of the widespread misconceptions about the use of modes.

POSTED: 02/05/2009 - 02:56 am

 
The Minor Pentatonic Scale, rating: 7.4
This article is going to go in depth of the minor pentatonic scale, how to play it, and all five of its positions.

POSTED: 01/21/2009 - 10:04 am

 
A Beginner's Guide To Music Theory For Guitar. Part 1 - Chords, rating: 8.9
In this basic lesson we explore intervals, scales, and triads, applying them to our chord structures and expanding on how each one determines the way we shape our chords.

POSTED: 01/16/2009 - 11:39 am

 
How To Make Some Angus Young Style Guitar Parts, rating: 4.7
If you're heavily influenced by AC/DC guitarist Angus Young, check out this article; it's sure to please!

POSTED: 11/24/2008 - 10:21 am

 
Intervals, rating: 7.9
This article will hopefully help you to understand the slightly more classical aspect of intervals, without going so far into it to put you to sleep.

POSTED: 09/16/2008 - 06:34 am

 
Chord Construction, rating: 8.5
A guide to the theory behind constructing chords, primarily the most widely used, from a guitar-oriented perspective.

POSTED: 11/02/2007 - 11:38 am

 
Circle Of Fifths Cheats, rating: 8.6
How I used my guitar to "cheat" in my Music Theory I class Part I.

POSTED: 10/19/2007 - 10:05 am

 
Pentatonic Easier, rating: 3.6
This is my (horribly typed, I think) way of showing my students how to play and learn the minor pentatonic scale.

POSTED: 07/04/2007 - 10:47 am

 
Revamp Your Playing, rating: 6.8
Stuck In A Rut In Your Playing? - Recover your theory with this quick guide.

POSTED: 06/28/2007 - 02:32 pm

 
Scales, Modes And Their Uses, rating: 3.1
This lesson will teach you what scales and modes are, the theory behind them and how to use them in your playing.

POSTED: 06/09/2007 - 10:55 am

 
Basics Nobody Tells You, rating: 8
The common sense basics of theory that make all the difference.

POSTED: 06/06/2007 - 01:31 pm

 
Scales: Absolute Beginner, rating: 8.7
This contains some of the stuff that you will need to know about scales.

POSTED: 05/31/2007 - 04:53 pm

 
Play Now Theory Later, rating: 8.4
The point of this article is to contest the viewpoint that a musician who wants to learn how to “rock” before they learn how Canon was composed in D Major will be somewhat limited in their ability to play and compose music.

POSTED: 05/31/2007 - 01:39 pm

 
My Mentality On Theory, rating: 8.7
Honestly though, most of the readers are not planning to dive head first into the professional musical world. Even so, one can't escape theory forever.

POSTED: 01/29/2007 - 10:42 am

 
How About Cadences?, rating: 8.8
An analytical look at how YOU could end your piece wonderfully!

POSTED: 12/11/2006 - 11:47 am

 
Meet My Friend Mr. Tritone, rating: 9
He's a lonely and misunderstood interval. Not sure how to use him? Find out here!

POSTED: 08/26/2006 - 07:27 am

 
Identifying Intervals, rating: 9.7
A not-so-indepth lesson about intervals, how to play them, and how to recognize them in songs.

POSTED: 03/21/2006 - 09:02 am

 
Composing In Open Tunings, rating: 6.6
Here I will point out where you could use concepts of music theory to your advantage.

POSTED: 03/07/2006 - 07:10 am

 
How About Harmonizing: Part 3, rating: 9.8
Eager to learn more about how harmonizing works? Read this; you'll get the basics, the advanced stuff, plus tons of playable examples!

POSTED: 03/02/2006 - 09:30 am

 
How About Harmonizing: Part 2, rating: 9.5
Part 1 was child's play. Now let's get into the serious stuff.

POSTED: 02/07/2006 - 09:29 am

 

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