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Alive by Pearl Jam Chords and Scales 21 Aug 2013 | 08:51 pm
A podcast listener sent me a question about the song “Alive” by Pearl Jam. It was in regard to how four major chords fit together to form the chorus and guitar solo progression E-G-D-A and why the E m...
Buy Fretboard Theory Volume II at Amazon, iBooks, Barnes and Noble and more! 25 Jun 2013 | 07:54 pm
Fretboard Theory Volume II is now available at my website, Amazon, Apple iBooks and Barnes and Noble in various formats including electronic and printed books. Links to all buying options are found be...
Joe Robinson Guitar Interview 29 May 2013 | 01:08 am
Listen to the full 60 minute interview at: Guitar Theory podcast at iTunes or Guitar Theory podcast at Talkshoe Joe Robinson Guitar Australian child prodigy and guitar sensation Joe Robinson won the A...
Riders on the Storm Chords, Tab, Modes and Theory 7 May 2013 | 09:03 pm
“Riders on the Storm” by The Doors is a good example of Dorian mode and modal interchange. The song begins in the key of E minor, but with notes and chords relative to D major, which produces E Dorian...
Reeling In the Years Chords 2 May 2013 | 08:51 pm
“Reelin’ In the Years” by Steely Dan is probably best known for its electric guitar solos, but the chords played on the keyboard are a great example of using diminished chords and voice leading that g...
Hot Blooded Guitar Chords 1 May 2013 | 09:08 pm
“Hot Blooded” by Foreigner is a great example of using suspended fourth chords on guitar. The main guitar chord riff in the opening and chorus is based on the three major chords in G major, G, C and D...
Sweet Home Alabama Guitar Scales, Chords and Music Theory 18 Apr 2013 | 08:06 pm
“Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd is one of the most popular guitar songs ever. In it’s most basic form it’s just a simple three chord song. But there’s actually a lot more to it than that. I’m g...
Fretboard Theory Volume II is here! 10 Apr 2013 | 07:48 pm
After hundreds of hours of research and years of writing, the second book in the Fretboard Theory guitar series by Desi Serna is finally available for sale. Fretboard Theory Volume II picks up where...
Eric Johnson: The ultimate gear guide 6 Apr 2013 | 09:31 pm
The blog post Eric Johnson: The ultimate gear guide from The Red Dog Blog by Gavin McDiarmid is a superbly written guide to not only the sound of guitarist Eric Johnson, but what makes guitar equipmen...
Counting rhythms while playing guitar 5 Apr 2013 | 08:00 pm
Here’s a great question and answer about rhythm, timing and counting music. “Had a quick question I was hoping you could answer. Do you actively keep time and count while you’re playing? I play with b...
