Music Theory & Composition for Guitar

Music Theory
& Composition for Guitar

In these online guitar lessons you will learn about the music theory for guitar, ear training, and guitar composition.

Guitar Music Theory | Guitar Ear Training | Guitar Composition

Basic Chord Construction

Dig into the basics for chord construction. Both in general music theory terms & specifically how it applies to the guitar.

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All music theory really begins with an understanding of the major scale. Learn the theory, and apply it to the neck of the guitar.

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Learn how to use different time signatures in your music. Odd time signatures, polymeters, polyrhythms.

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Guitarist Ian Hand gives some insight on how to write a film score.

In this ear training guitar lesson Brian Huether helps you learn to translate the sounds in your head to the guitar.

More Music Theory & Composition Lessons

Be sure and check in these sections for more online guitar lessons covering music theory and guitar songwriting.

Guitar Music Theory
Guitar Ear Training
Guitar Composition