Fretboard Theory (volume 1) [Paperback]

Fretboard Theory by Desi Serna teaches music theory for guitar including scales, chords, progressions, modes and more. Hands-on approach to theory gives you total command of the fretboard and music's most critical elements by visualizing shapes, patterns and how they connect. (Content includes:

* How to learn and practice Pentatonic and Major scale patterns
* Guitar CAGED system including chord inversions and arpeggio patterns
* Guitar chord progressions and playing by numbers (as used with the Nashville Number System).
* Roots, keys and applying scales
* Understanding music modes and modal scales such as Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Locrian
* Playing and using intervals including thirds, fifths and sixths
* Adding chord tones and extensions such as add 9, suspended 4, and major 7

Not only does Fretboard Theory teach music theory in a refreshing new manner, but it takes things a step farther by associating everything to your favorite songs. This is the ONLY GUITAR THEORY RESOURCE that includes important details to hundreds of popular songs. Pop, rock, acoustic, blues, metal and more! ((This new generation of guitar instruction is perfect whether you want to jam, compose or just understand the music you play better. The material is suitable for both acoustic and electric guitar, plus it features many references to bass.

Also available on DVD
Four chapters of Fretboard Theoryare available on DVD. These video programs, which are sold separately, include:

Getting Started with the Pentatonic Scale DVD
CAGED Template Chord System DVD
Guitar Chord Progressions and Playing By Numbers DVD
Guitar Modes - The Modal Scales of Popular Music DVD
Fretboard Theory Volume II
When you're ready to take your playing to the next level, get the second book in the series, Fretboard Theory Volume II.