Octaves

Guitar octaves are a very effective way to see how tones on the guitar are organized. They are consistent for every tone. Once you know the shapes for any given tone, not only are they the same for every other tone, but they always cycle in the same order (the same as the chord forms). Go

Tone Names ◊ for Standard Tuning

It can be a challenge to learn notes on guitar (tone-names of the frets) in standard tuning, especially in the upper positions. In this lesson, we'll use a process list that is repeated until you 'can't not know it'. This list is specifically for standard tuning, yet you can apply it to any tuning. Go

Capo ◊ Chart for Positions & Key Centers

A capo [capo = cap = head] is a clamp that is used on the guitar to make the neck shorter. By placing a capo (head) on a particular fret, you create a 'new nut'; a new zero fret. Go

C Major Scale

The C Major guitar scale in first position is considered a beginner's scale, and is a vital one to know. As with all scales, memorize it (so you can 'forget' it later). We suggest that first you play the scale in order from the root (C) to the highest tone in this pattern (G), then to the lowest (E), & back to the root (as shown in the tab...). Go

Free Files ◊ PDFs, mp3s

Free blank tablature, Staff/Tab, Printable Staff Paper, Chord Frames, Fretboard Layout, Theory Worksheet. Plus audio playalongs in F, C, G, Em, & Am. Go

Theory: Chromatic Scale

Music theory is the method of analyzing our musical system & describing relationships between tones. The true outcome of this theoretical system is the naming of everything (tones, relationships, chords, etc.), & relational description (how each thing relates to another). Go

7 Major Scale Patterns ◊ Standard Tuning's Ultimate Map.

These 7 scales can change your worldview. Once you figure out how these patterns work, you can decloak standard tuning in every key. The patterns follow a cycle of forms that link up to the CAGED chord forms & the Pentatonics. These patterns are built in C Major [all natural tones, yet can be applied to all 15 key centers.] Go