Table of Contents for the

Absolute Essentials of Music

Theory for Guitar

Chapter 1 Basics

The Basics of Music Notation Understanding Sharps and Flats Enharmonic Equivalents Understanding Sharps and Flats on the Guitar Exercises  

Chapter 2 Scales

The Major Scale Key Signatures Application Minor Scales Natural Minor Scales Relative Minor Scales Harmonic Minor Scales Melodic Minor Scales Jazz Minor Scales Pentatonic Scales Major Pentatonic Minor Pentatonic Exercises

Chapter 3 Intervals

Intervals Interval Classification Inverting Intervals Application Exercises

Chapter 4 Chords

Triads Chord Symbolization Triad Inversions Major Minor Diminished Augmented Triad Identification Doubling Application Basic Chords Moveable Chords Major Triads Minor Triads Diminished Triads Augmented Triads Exercises

Chapter 5 Harmonized Scales

Diatonic Triads Solving Triads Harmonized Major Scales Application Chord Progression Natural Minor Triads Harmonic Minor Triads Jazz Minor Triads Harmonized Natural Minor Scales Harmonized Harmonic Minor Scales Harmonized Jazz Minor Scales Exercises

Chapter 6 Rhythm

Levels of Rhythmic Activity Pulse/Beat Meter Time Values Note Durations Rest Durations Dotted and Tied Notes Repeats First and Second Endings Time Signatures Application Exercises Back to the Absolute Essentials of Music Theory for Guitar