Guitar Theory For Dummies, 2nd Edition Companion Site

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Tracks 13-15

Introduction

Chapter 1: Guitar Theory in a Nutshell

Chapter 2: Navigating the Fretboard like a Pro

Chapter 3: Harmonizing the Major Scale to Form Triads and Chords

Chapter 4: Forming Chord Shapes with the CAGED System

Chapter 5: Adding Chord Tones and Extensions to Chords

Chapter 6: Playing Chord Progressions by Numbers

Chapter 7: Knowing Music Inside Out: Identifying Tonics, Keys, and Modes

Chapter 8: Following Key Changes

Chapter 9: Dominant Function and Voice Leading

Chapter 10: Filling the Gaps with Passing Chords

Chapter 11: Preparing for Riffs and Solos with the Pentatonic Scale

Chapter 12: Playing Music's Primary Melody Maker: The Major Scale

Chapter 13: Playing in Modes and Using Modal Scale Pattern

Chapter 14: Exploring New Patterns with the Harmonic Minor Scale

Chapter 15: Playing the Blues