HeyJaredGuitar Music Theory
This podcast features free audio guitar lessons taught by Desi Serna, author of Fretboard Theory and Guitar Theory For Dummies. Learn how scales, chords, progressions, modes, and more get applied to the fretboard and familiar songs.
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Ep190 Q&A New Fretboard Theory Covers Pentatonic Scales Calluses & Picking (opens the original)
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In episode 190 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I share an update on my Fretboard Theory books, including the newly redesigned covers and updated Amazon listings. I also look back at how the books got started, how they developed over the years, and the role they played in the growth of Guitar Music Theory. Then I answer listener questions about pentatonic scales, scale fingerings, building calluses, and picking technique. Topics include: • What scales can you play over a 1-6-5-4 chord progres
Ep189 How I Prepared for a 40-Song Cover Band Gig (opens the original)
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In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of a recent performance with Nashville-based cover band Party of 5 . I share how I prepared for a 40-song setlist, what the band expected from me, how I organized and learned the music, the guitar gear and live rig I used, and what it was like performing the show. Along the way, I discuss some of the songs and guitar parts I found especially fun or challenging, a few surprises from the gig, and lessons that can help any guitarist become a more prepar
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