In this lesson, 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
Triads form the backbone of most chords and are a great tool for outlining harmony, building melodies, and improvising. While the concept is simple in theory, learning how to apply triads all over the guitar neck takes practice but it’s well worth the effort. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to play Major triads, explore … Read more
The harmonic minor scale is a unique and dynamic scale used for improvisation. In this lesson, you’ll learn the difference between the harmonic minor scale from other minor scales, the scale shapes to play them on guitar, and musical application examples with tabs and audio. Grab your guitar and let’s get started! What is the … Read more
As guitarists, mastering scales is essential for playing melodies and improvising. You’ve probably heard it over and over: “Knowing scales is important!” But how can we practice them effectively to really make our playing shine? While knowing the notes of a scale is a crucial first step, the next challenge is learning how to apply … Read more
The melodic minor scale is a unique and cool sounding scale which is commonly used in jazz improvisation. If you already know the Major and natural minor scale, learning the melodic minor scale is an awesome scale to have in your tool belt. In this lesson we’ll cover: Let’s get started. What is the melodic … Read more
One of the most fundamental scales to learn on guitar is the minor scale. Regardless of what genre you’re playing, you need to know the minor scale when playing melodies or improvising in minor keys. Although the minor scale can be played in one position of the guitar, the same set of notes can be … Read more
Whether you’re a beginner or have been playing for several years, guitar warmups can help you develop and maintain good technique on your instrument as well as challenge you to work out different music theory concepts as a part of your practice routine. This lesson covers several ideas for warm up exercises at various skill … Read more
The minor pentatonic is a dynamic 5 note scale which you’ve probably heard in multiple songs across different genres. It is one of the essential guitar scales to get better at improvisation because of its versatility and unique sound that can make your playing stand out. In this lesson, we cover the five minor pentatonic scale shapes, … Read more
The blues scale is one of the most essential guitar scales to learn, as it works across a variety of genres, including rock, blues, jazz, and pop. Its distinctive, expressive sound makes it a go-to tool for improvisation which helps your playing stand out. Mastering this scale opens up a world of creative possibilities, making … Read more