Nonfiction » Music » Instruction and Study - Theory

A Philosophical Approach to Jazz Piano    by Daniel Bennett
Price: $4.50 USD. 37810 words. Language: English. Published on March 19, 2013. Nonfiction » Music » Jazz.

Play the piano for a purpose, not to show how fast your fingers can move. This book is an away-from-the-piano tome for those interested in understanding jazz without all the long exercises and hours sitting at the piano. The reader will learn how to play for a purpose and acknowledge many internal thought processes. The next time you sit at your piano, you will never play as you did before.
Master The Guitar Fretboard: Learn To Play The Guitar Again the REAL Way - Lead Guitar Lessons For Beginners And Intermediate Players Stuck In A Rut    by Joe Dochtermann
Price: $7.99 USD. 27570 words. Language: English. Published on February 25, 2013. Nonfiction » Music » Instrument - Guitar.

This book is both a method and resource for guitar players of all styles and experience levels, from rock to blues to heavy metal. It is as much for beginners as for intermediate players who are "stuck in a rut"; that dreaded feeling when you pick up the guitar and play the same old licks and riffs. It is "music theory for guitarists", with many fresh perspectives to invigorate your playing.
Learn Jazz Guitar Improvisation: The Charlie Christian Method    by Joe Dochtermann
Price: $8.99 USD. 10000 words. Language: English. Published on February 5, 2013. Nonfiction » Music » Instrument - Guitar.

The Charlie Christian Method For Jazz Guitar Improvisation provides guitarists with the perfect way to begin learning to improvise in the jazz style. Charlie Christian was the first electric guitar soloist, and remains one of the most influential guitarists of all time. Readers will learn the how to solo over chord changes using the author's 'chord tone diagram' concept. Intermediate players & up.
Artistic Minds Complete Guide to Beginner Music Theory    by Cortney Westbrook
Price: $9.99 USD. 5540 words. Language: English. Published on April 29, 2012. Nonfiction » Music » Instruction and Study - Theory.

Artistic Mind's Complete Guide to Beginner Music Theory explains how to read sheet music, how to use formulas to build scales and chords and also gives helpful tips on how to implement Music Theory into everyday practicing.
How to play the Aeolian or natural minor scale in A - Secrets of the Guitar    by Herman Brock, Jr
Price: $0.99 USD. 2780 words. Language: English. Published on April 13, 2012. Nonfiction » Music » Instruction and Study - Theory.

Learn how to play the Aeolian or natural minor scale in A. Learn all the scale patterns on different positions on the guitar neck, and how to switch positions fast. - Natural minor scale in A explained - Different positions on the neck - Guitar neck explained - I - IV - V explained - Practice exercises
Secrets of the Guitar - How to read tabs and tablature    by Herman Brock, Jr
Price: $2.99 USD. 4260 words. Language: English. Published on April 12, 2012. Nonfiction » Music » Instruction and Study - Theory.

Learn how to read and write guitar tablature Including: Notes Licks Multiple notes Chords Scales Rhythm Over 50 tricks
How to play the E pentatonic minor scale - Secrets of the Guitar    by Herman Brock, Jr
Price: $0.99 USD. 1760 words. Language: English. Published on March 19, 2012. Nonfiction » Music » Instrument - Guitar.

Learn how to play the E pentatonic minor scale. Learn all the scale patterns on different positions on the neck, and how to switch positions fast. Master the scales on your guitar and find the chords that go with a particular neck position. Learn to use the whole neck of the guitar fast and easy!
Choosing Notes: Creativity, Ear Training, Harmony & Music Theory    by M.J. Murphy
Price: $6.99 USD. 37830 words. Language: English. Published on December 9, 2011. Nonfiction » Music » Instruction and Study - Theory.

Are you stuck in a musical rut? Do you have gaps in your understanding of general music theory? Do you want to be inspired to look at things in a new way? Do you need to work on your ability to improvise, compose or play by ear? This book examines four essential elements of music: creativity, ear training, harmony, and theory. It will help you creatively expand your musical horizons.
Ka-Ching Guitar and Music Theory Basics    by Paul D. E. Mitchell
Price: $2.99 USD. 37360 words. Language: English. Published on June 6, 2011. Nonfiction » Music » Instrument - Guitar.

A guitar-based guide for the absolute beginner starting with the physics of sound through the basics of music theory, listening exercises and finally on to constructing complex chord progressions and scales and a full understanding of how popular songs are constructed.
Square One - A Western Music Theory Primer    by Andy Kossowsky
Price: $0.99 USD. 4670 words. Language: English. Published on April 26, 2011. Nonfiction » Music » Instruction and Study - Theory.

A short introduction to the vocabulary and concepts of music theory. If you've wanted to learn about music theory but didn't know where to begin or even how to ask the right questions, this will start you off. We'll start at Square One.