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Author: Gustavo Pereira

How To Theory 

How to Memorize the Fretboard: Complete Guide to Fretboard Notes With Exercises

December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 0 Comments 31 min read

One of the best things you can do for yourself as a guitarist is to learn every note on the fretboard – but for many guitarists it’s too big a task to take on. We break it into bitesized chunks, giving you exercises and practice routines to get the thing into your head.

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Theory 

Understanding a Chord Key Chart [2023 Guide]

July 23, 2022January 9, 2023 Gustavo Pereira 8 min read

If you’re staring in confusion at a chord key chart wondering which way is up – we have the guide for you!

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Theory 

Chords in the Key of G Major

July 23, 2022August 3, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 7 min read

We walk you through the chords in the key of G major, how to figure out what chords fit into a key, and some common G major progressions.

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Theory 

Chords in the Key of E Major

July 23, 2022August 3, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 8 min read

We walk you through the chords in E major, how to figure out what chords fit into a key, and some common E major progressions.

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Theory 

Chords in the Key of D Major

July 23, 2022December 23, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 8 min read

We walk you through the chords in D major, how to figure out what chords fit into a key, and some common D major progressions.

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Theory 

Chords in the Key of C Major

July 23, 2022December 23, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 8 min read

We walk you through the chords in C major, how to figure out what chords fit into a key, and some common C major progressions.

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Theory 

Chords in the Key of A Major

July 23, 2022December 23, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 8 min read

We walk you through the chords in A major, how to figure out what chords fit into a key, and some common A major progressions.

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A Complete Guide to Eb Tuning
Theory 

A Complete Guide to Eb Tuning

July 23, 2022July 23, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 17 min read

Eb Tuning is one of the most popular non-standard tunings, as you get a little deeper while keeping your string tension and intonation.

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A Complete Guide to DADGAD Tuning
Theory 

DADGAD Tuning – Chords, Scales, Songs & More

July 23, 2022July 23, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 16 min read

DADGAD tuning is super popular for acoustic players, and can be heard from artists as diverse as Led Zeppelin and Slipknot!

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Theory 

A Complete Guide to Drop B Tuning

July 23, 2022July 23, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 18 min read

Drop B tuning is an excellent tool to have in your arsenal if you’re looking to get heavy. We take a deep dive into Drop B tuning.

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Theory 

The Ultimate Guide to Open C Tuning

July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 15 min read

Open C Tuning for guitar is a more popular tuning than most people expect – we walk you through everything you need!

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Theory 

Ultimate Guide to Alternate Tunings for Guitar

July 22, 2022August 3, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 15 min read

Open tunings can open doors to new sounds, techniques, and songwriting approaches. They’re also great for busting out of a rut. Let’s take a look.

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Theory 

Ultimate Guide to Open D Tuning – Chords, Scales, Tab and Songs

July 22, 2022December 1, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 15 min read

Open D tuning is super popular with slide and blues players. If you know Street Fightin Man, you know open D tuning. Let’s take a look.

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Theory 

Ultimate Guide to Open G Tuning – Chords, Scales, Tab and Songs

July 22, 2022August 3, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 1 Comment 14 min read

For blues and rock fans, open G tuning is a great opportunity to open up new sounds on the fretboard, and if you’re playing slide, it’s a real playground. We walk you through everything you need to know.

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Guitar Chord Families
Theory 

Guitar Chord Families – How Chords Relate to Each Other

January 31, 2022December 23, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 16 min read

Guitar chord families along with the concept of harmonic function are great chord fundamentals to have under your fingers when writing music.

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The Aeolian Mode for Guitarists
Theory 

The Aeolian Mode for Guitarists

January 17, 2022August 20, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 12 min read

In our overview of the Aeolian mode for guitarists, we cover everything there is to know from formulas to song examples.

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Theory 

The Ionian Mode for Guitarists

January 17, 2022August 20, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 11 min read

In our complete guide to the ionian mode for guitarists, we use scales, tab, formulas and songs to give you a complete picture.

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Theory 

The Locrian Mode for Guitarists

January 17, 2022August 20, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 11 min read

In our complete guide to the Locrian mode for guitarists, we leave no stone unturned, with tabs, songs, formulas and more!

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Theory 

The Phrygian Mode for Guitarists – Tabs, Patterns & Theory

January 8, 2022August 20, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 11 min read

If you’re interested in learning the Phrygian mode from a guitar perspective, we have everything you need to learn this crucial mode.

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Theory 

The Lydian Mode for Guitarists – Tabs, Patterns & Theory

January 8, 2022August 20, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 11 min read

If you’re interested in learning the Lydian mode from a guitar perspective, we have everything you need to learn this crucial mode.

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Theory 

The Mixolydian Mode for Guitarists – Tabs, Patterns & Theory

January 8, 2022August 20, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 11 min read

If you’re interested in learning the Mixolydian mode from a guitar perspective, we have everything you need to learn this crucial mode.

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Theory 

The Dorian Mode for Guitarists – Tabs, Patterns & Theory

January 8, 2022August 20, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 10 min read

If you’re interested in learning the Dorian mode from a guitar perspective, we have everything you need to learn this crucial mode.

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Theory 

Complete Guide to Scales for Guitarists

December 14, 2021December 23, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 24 min read

If you’re ready to dive into scales, we have the guide for you. We cover all the terminology you need, plus suggest where to start!

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Theory 

D Major Scale – Positions, Chords, Songs, Fretboard Diagrams and More

November 30, 2021December 23, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 20 min read

We walk you through everything you need to know about the D Major scale for guitar, including notes, finger patterns, chords and more!

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Theory 

B Major Scale – Positions, Chords, Songs, Fretboard Diagrams and More

November 18, 2021December 23, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 19 min read

We walk you through everything you need to know about the B Major scale for guitar, including notes, finger patterns, chords and more!

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Theory 

A Complete Guide to Drop D Tuning

November 16, 2021July 22, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 15 min read

Drop D tuning isn’t just an easy way to play barre chords – it can open up a ton of sonic possibilities on the fretboard. We take a look.

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Theory 

A Complete Guide to the C Minor Scale

November 11, 2021July 21, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 16 min read

In this guide to the C Minor Scale for guitarists, we go over the formula for the scale, as well as how to apply it with the CAGED system.

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Theory 

The E Minor Scale For Guitarists w/ Exercises, Tabs and Notation

October 14, 2021August 20, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 16 min read

Once you have the major scale under your fingers, you’re ready for the minor! We show you everything you need for the E minor scale on guitar!

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Theory 

CAGED System for Guitar – A Complete Guide

October 14, 2021May 30, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 18 min read

We walk you through the CAGED system for unlocking the fretboard, and give you all of the tips and tricks you need to get shredding!

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Theory 

The A Minor Pentatonic Scale

October 14, 2021August 20, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 16 min read

We show you how to use the CAGED system to learn and use the A minor pentatonic scale all over the neck.

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Theory 

Minor Pentatonic Scale – A Complete Guide For Guitar

October 14, 2021August 20, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 15 min read

We show you how to use the CAGED system to quickly and easily connect the minor pentatonic scale all across your fretboard!

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Theory 

A Complete Guide to the Major Pentatonic Scale

October 14, 2021August 20, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 16 min read

In our complete guide to the major pentatonic scale for guitarists, we cover everything you need to get moving on the fretboard!

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Articles Theory 

A Complete Guide to the Major Scale For Guitarists

October 13, 2021December 23, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 19 min read

We walk you through everything a guitarist needs to know about the major scale, including enclosures and the CAGED system.

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Articles Theory 

F Major Scale – Positions, Chords, Songs, Fretboard Diagrams and More

October 13, 2021December 23, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 14 min read

We walk you through everything you need to know about the F Major scale, including enclosures, all chords in the scale and more!

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Articles Theory 

E Major Scale – Positions, Chords, Songs, Fretboard Diagrams and More

October 13, 2021December 23, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 14 min read

We take a look at the E major scale, including it’s relative minor scale, a full fretboard diagram, and more!

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How To Theory 

12 Unique and Essential Fingerpicking Patterns with Guitar Tabs

October 8, 2021August 20, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 13 min read

If you’re getting into acoustic playing, you’re going to need to get those fingers moving! Here’s our guide to the essential fingerpicking patterns.

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Articles Theory 

G Major Scale on Guitar – Positions, Chords, Songs, and More

August 8, 2021December 23, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 14 min read

G Major is a great scale to learn after C Major as they only have one different note. Let’s take a look!

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Articles Theory 

C Major Scale – Positions, Chords, Songs, Fretboard Diagrams and More

August 8, 2021December 23, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 14 min read

The C Major Scale is the first thing you learn when it comes to theory – everything comes from the C Major Scale. Let’s dig in!

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Articles Theory 

Circle of Fifths for Guitar- How and When To Use It

August 7, 2021December 23, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 7 min read

The circle of fifths is one of the first big lightbulb moments for many guitarists when they dig into theory. We take a look at what it is.

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Articles How To Theory 

How to Find the Key of A Song

July 23, 2021December 23, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 8 min read

One of the first tasks when analyzing a new song is working out the key – we show you the theory behind this, as well as a quick trick to get you there fast

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Articles Theory 

Ultimate Guide to Open E Tuning – Chords, Scales, Tab and Songs

May 23, 2021August 20, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 13 min read

Fans of Derek Trucks, the Allman Bros and of course Keith Richards will tell you all about open E tuning – probably one of the easiest open tunings there is. We dive in.

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Guitar String guide
Articles Theory 

Ultimate Guide to Guitar Strings – Gauge, Materials and more

May 22, 2021November 21, 2021 Gustavo Pereira 14 min read

The one thing every guitarist has in common is we all use strings – but they’re also one of those areas that people often know very little about. We attempt to run you through some of the finer points of guitar strings, in order to help you find the best strings for you

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How To Theory 

Ultimate Guide to Drop C Tuning

May 14, 2021July 22, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 13 min read

Drop C is a great tuning for when you absolutely have to blow the doors off everyone in the crowd. We walk you through everything you need to know.

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Articles How To Theory 

How To Read Guitar Tab: Symbols & Numbers Explained

April 25, 2021August 20, 2022 Gustavo Pereira 27 min read

Learning to read guitar tab opens a million doors, allowing you to learn just about any song you can think of, both from books and from any number of online tab sources. We walk you through everything you need to know.

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