The Foundation Course on Guitar Theory will give you a brief introduction to the number system and how it is used on the guitar. This number system is the basis for all guitar theory, and understanding it is the key to taking your playing to the next level.
In addition, I've included a handy cheat sheet (it's the last page in the course) which will show you at a glance the chords that are used in the five most common keys you'll run into on the guitar.
Tip: I recommend printing off this page and keeping it with your guitar for handy reference.
Right click the link below and select Save Target As
Note: You will need Adobe Reader to properly view this PDF file. You can download that for free here, if you don't have it already.
This foundation course is intended to be an introduction to some of the concepts that I explain in the Guitar Theory Unlocked course.
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I suspected there was something like this around and I’m looking forward to learning at last.
Jonathan,
Since high school I have been in pursuit of a greater knowledge of the Spanish Guitar; starting in the books of Nick Manoloff, the Mel Bay Chord System (Rhythm & Orchestral Guitar), and the Jazz Guitar Method by Ronny Lee. Also, the Beginning Lead Guitar Power Builder Video by Wolf Marshall, and needless to say, I have learned a lot, but, you sir – I can tell as I have just perused and downloaded your “Quick Guide To Understanding the Number System Of Music Theory On The Guitar – have finally brought to light the missing link I have been searching for 50 years; and now that I’ve found you, I’m sticking like glue. I’m convinced that with you, my eyes will be fully opened. Thank you for this wealth of insight and knowledge to students of the guitar.
Ernie Hines
Looking forward to lesson
you should take it one step further and add F, Bb and Eb then the guitars can play with horns.
I know chords but I have a hard time learning to strum looking forward to the lessons
Your a genius, plain and simple , I love your explanations on all music theory….
Just downloaded the foundation PDF. I started playing guitar in April. I know quite a few chords, but feel stuck in my learning and practicing. Will your courses help me?
Hi KayakSue – yes, I believe the Unlocking I IV V course would really help you understand how things work on the guitar a lot better – and many, many people have written to tell me that understanding is the key that unlocks the playing.
i just want to get better at my guitar.
Hello Jonathan;
Thanks for the great videos, very helpful so far. I purchased the 1, 4, 5 course (not the DVD as well) It has yet to arrive. Is there a waiting period?
thanks,
P
awesome not the same old tube lesson
I know how to play guitar very little and if I understand the theory I will learn more
Never ever got the pdf for the lesson
The big huge green button on this page triggers the PDF download….?
Thanks for the download. I can already see that the information in it will help my understanding of music theory, and as I am currently learning Blues, I am very excited about your i, iv, v, method.
Lovan the Twelve-Bar Blues.
Ken Lovan
Atlantic Beach, FL
I’m learning electric bass guitar. Should I take this course?
Hi Joanne, you would be better off trying this instead:
https://playguitar.com/l6/bass-myths/
I found this very interesting and I want too thank you for sharing this with me