Guitarists.net's resident theory expert Dux has offered this set of wonderful lessons for beginners to grasp the basics of theory. This is highly recommended.
Lesson 1: Quick Keys & Composition »
There seems to have been a lot of questions in regards to Keys, and working out songs as of late. So here is a quick ... [more]
Lesson 2: Working Out Keys In Music »
Some of you have expressed interest an in how to determine what Key a song is written in. To start this lesson I will first give you the 12 Keys in Music from Lesson ... [more]
Lesson 3: Scale & Patterns - A Preview To Modes »
This lesson is written so that you will understand that there are only 5 Scale Patterns that can be played on the guitar, and there are only 5 Chord Forms that go with each of them, and they are internal to any given ... [more]
Lesson 4: Using Triads In Your Solos »
I wrote this for someone else here at G.Net this morning and thought I would make it a lesson. Use it, don't use it. It's your choice. No skin off my ... [more]
Lesson 5: Chord Extensions »
This can be useful if you are trying to add more variety to your Compositons/playing, and this lesson will help you choose some options, and what you as a soloist can use do about it when or if you encounter them in your ... [more]
Lesson 6: Tips On Generating Your Own Chords »
To create Chords, I like to start with a Chord Form, and then slide my fingers around to make other Voicings. For example, here is a stripped down 'E' Chord Form--shown in the 5th Position as an 'A' ... [more]
