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No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists

Master the Essential Knowledge all Guitarists Need to Know

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No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists

By: James Shipway
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No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists is the groundbreaking guitar theory book for guitar players. Now, guitarists of all levels can understand most of the music theory they'll ever need, without the confusion. Easy-to-understand language, explanations, and practical examples mean you can understand in hours music theory concepts that can confuse guitar players for years. No music reading or theory knowledge required!

In the audio, you hear all examples demonstrated (plus extra "audiobook only" demos by the author). Twelve bite-sized chapters teach you the following topics and show you how to use them in your playing, improvising, and song writing:

  • The Musical Alphabet - the 12 notes used in music
  • Tones and Semitones
  • The Major Scale - what it is and why you need it
  • Major and Minor Triads (used in most pop, country, rock, and folk music)
  • Intervals (major scale and chromatic)
  • Major Keys (the secret to writing great songs and solos)
  • Chord Progressions (start writing pro sounding chord sequences/songs)
  • Pentatonic Scales (most common guitar scales ever)
  • The Natural Minor Scale (for minor key soloing)
  • Minor Key Basics - understand minor key songs and chord sequences

Perfect for learning guitar music theory at beginner/intermediate level, boosting knowledge to improve playing/songwriting, understanding other musicians use, and learning to write better songs.

I wrote this as the antidote to the confusing, poorly explained music theory books guitarists (including me) have had to struggle with until now, so grab your guitar and nail 99 percent of the music theory you need, with No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists!

©2019 James Shipway (P)2022 James Shipway
Instruction & Technique Music Celebrity Guitar Musician
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Clear Explanations • Logical Progression • Great Introduction • Helpful Workbook • Useful Audiobook • Clear Music Theory
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Buy this. you will not find a better audiovisual about this subject. Kudos to the author.

A Very good product

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Felt very natural and simple to follow. I am a more experienced guitarist brushing up ok basics but I still feel like at an entry level the teachings can be understood. It felt more like a friend showing you the basics than a school instructor.

relatable teachinh

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Sometimes I find it hard to comprehend when listening to an audio book. I did not have that problem with this book. It was really easy to understand and I love the free workbook that you get with it.

Easy to comprehend

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Well spoken audio. The book is packed full of information. Instead of being overwhelmed by what I thought would be a daunting task to learn, the author is a wonderful teacher making it easy to understand.

Enjoying this book!

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I've been mostly self-taught, and never really understood the "language" of guitar, but this book will help you speak it fluently. Get-at-er and kick it like Beckham!

This is the ONE! The needle in the haystack...

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I’m shocked at how much info is condensed into this short amount of time, while remaining easy to follow. The workbook and quizzes are super helpful. Definitely recommend for beginners.

Easy to Follow

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I’m 62 and now obsessed with learning guitar. I have devoured this book over the last 2 months. Finally, it has started to make sense! The audiobook is great to listen to in the car or anywhere. I listened all the way through and studied best I could, but I didn’t get bogged down knowing that I would be listening multiple times. Then after listening to it twice I did it with the guitar and I’ve gone through it two or three times with the guitar. Then I watched James’ videos on YouTube and it’s adds yet another good perspective. . I’m going to get Shipway’s two books other books on guitar theory. I now understand what a key means and much more. Great stuff James! Now how do I fret this F chord??

Listen multiple times with guitar and it will startmake sense!

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Why has no one ever explained music theory to me this way before! Love it. This book is making a huge difference for me.

life changing

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This audiobook has been extremely useful for me to understand music theory and how it relates to the guitar. I've listened to it several times during my commute and exercise. I review the PDF after my exercise to make sure my visualizations match up with the material being taught. I get a little lost in the second half but it's becoming more clear with each relisten. Highly recommend to add this to your queue to listen on the go.

Great for beginners

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It makes all the difference being able to hear the chords right alongside the narrative. He really delivers on breaking it down. I’m just getting my calluses back after 50 years, and this gives me a firm foundation as I jump back in! Well worth the time investment!

Ties audio seamlessly with the book

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