In this post, we’ll cover what music intervals are and how to play them on the guitar. We’ll include notation examples and guitar charts to help you apply this music theory concept. In short, learning music intervals help you to: We’ll first define this term and get into what each music interval is called. What … Read more
As a guitarist, it’s important to learn scales in order to take your skills to the next level. Learning scales help you to understand the fretboard, play melodies with more ease and choose the right notes to improvise on your instrument. In this post, we will cover the essential guitar scales to practice for beginners … Read more
Key signatures are one of the essential music symbols to know when reading notation. In this guide we’ll explain what key signatures are, how to learn the symbols in all keys using the circle of 5ths and quick tips to find your music keys. You’ll also be able to test your knowledge with a key … Read more
This simple guide covers common and essential symbols used to read and write music. You can use this resource whenever you need helping understanding a specific symbol in a piece you are learning or are composing. The guide is divided into several sections for you to find what you’re looking for. Simply click on any … Read more
What is a time signature? A time signature is an essential music symbol that indicates how to read the timing of notes in a piece of music. This symbol indicates the length of each measure, which is a fragment of time that repeats throughout a song. The following chart shows you some of the basic … Read more
If you’ve been trying to wrap your head around trying to understand music theory but the process seems complicated or you don’t know where to start, this post will outline different essential music concepts to help you digest this massive topic and set you on the right track. Although this is aimed primarily for guitar … Read more
