Every Guitarist's Guide to Beginning in Music Theory

Master Your Instrument with a Solid Foundation in Music Theory (Music Theory and Guitar, Book 1)

By: Arthur Macshankle

Narrated by: Helpful Matthew

If you thought music theory was dull, think again! With the right guidance, it can be woven into every practice – and you'll see astounding results straight away.

Playing by ear will get you a long way – it certainly worked for Jimi Hendrix.

But the world will only ever know one Hendrix… and for every inspirational story you’ve heard about a famous guitarist who knows nothing of music theory, there’s a whole host of other stories about musicians who do – they’re just not the ones who make the headlines.

Understanding music theory gives you a superpower as a guitarist – you experience every note, chord, and melody as so much more than just a sound… and that allows you to create much more complex music.

Music theory is simply a language – and that means it’s possible for anyone to speak it – as long as they have the will to practice and the right hand to guide them.

That doesn’t mean hours of study… If your passion is playing the guitar, it means finding a way to absorb all that theory practically and use it immediately.

When you do that, your instincts and your knowledge combine to allow you complete musical freedom and the chance to really hone your skills.

Not many music theory books will offer you that, but you’re about to discover something new.

Inside this unique approach to music theory for guitarists, you’ll discover:

• How to get to know your guitar… and the critical role each piece of it plays
• Why having the right strings and picks matters – and how you can make sure your guitar is equipped with the best
• Essential techniques for strumming and picking like a pro
• The foundational building blocks of music theory – with practical exercises you can use immediately
• The secret to finding your way around the fretboard instinctually – and the incredible power this unlocks
• How to use the ‘note circle’ to find or discover any note (and why you’ll want to)
• The simple visual device that makes learning chords 100x easier – and how to use it to take your guitar skill

©2023 Arthur Macshankle (P)2023 Arthur Macshankle

helpful resource!

An exceptional resource for any guitarist looking to deepen their understanding of music theory in applications to guitar. I've been struggling to learn guitar and found the approach of this book to be so so helpful. It provides a pathway to unlocking musical freedom and enhancing your skills as a guitarist in a unique and valuable way

Guitar, the spice of music

As a musician myself, I could never have said and presented it better than this. The style in which music theory is presented here makes it even more interesting for me to delve deeper to this prerequisite to performing magic on the strings. Recommend this to the world.

Excellent Music Guide

Arthur put a depth theory together which gave me a full appreciation for music that I never took on before. The example breakdown from different artists was a great bonus on how they approached music.
I had no issues with the narration that Matthew brought to the table. Being on my bucket list to learn the guitar I feel this can help not only for starting but having that enjoyment in learning.

Wonderful expression of guitarist music theory

I learned to play piano and music theory when I was younger. My son is growing up and is starting to get into guitars. This book is great to help refresh me and for him to learn the basics of how to keep his guitar in tune, develop muscle memory, and practice his cords. It is so wonderful to have music be a part of my home, and I love to see him get better as he listens to this book and understands and implements what he learns, such as picking up an ear for tuning, becoming comfortable with longer practice sessions, and deconstructing musical elements. Highly recommend!!

Well-structured, detailed guide

"Every Guitarist's Guide to Beginning in Music Theory" by Arthur Macshankle is a great resource for anyone starting their guitar journey. The book covers essential topics like getting to know your guitar, tuning and holding it, octaves, intervals, and notes, types of scales, and much more. The references chapter sets this book apart by providing real stories of real guitarists achievers.

What I loved most about the book is that the progression of difficulty is well-paced, ensuring that beginners can gradually build their skills without feeling overwhelmed.

Great book and I can highly recommend it to any beginner (and not only) guitarist.