159 episodes
Guitar Music Theory Desi Serna
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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. Hear how to best get your playing skills in order. Begin to improvise and compose. Understand why your favorite songs sound so good. ➝ What do you specifically need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit the GuitarMusicTheory.com website to get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. Discover how to progressively play and sound better—today, in as little as 33 minutes!
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Ep158 The Harmonic Minor Scale and How to Use It
In Episode 158 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I discuss the harmonic minor scale and its use in familiar guitar songs. This includes common harmonic minor chord progressions and how to incorporate the scale in your lead lines and guitar solos. For more information, see my book Fretboard Theory Volume 2 or my video course Fretboard Theory Video Pro Pack.
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Ep157 Q&A Circle of fifths - playing left-handed - Squier guitar mods - playing and singing - intervals
In episode 157 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer listener questions about the circle of fifths, playing left-handed, Squier guitar mods, playing and singing, intervals, and more.
🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do to play guitar better? Answer the questions about your playing at https://www.GuitarMusicTheory.com and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
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Ep156 Biggest Part of Me - How Does This Song Work? - Scott Sheriff
In episode 156, keyboardist Scott Sheriff and I break down the song "Biggest Part of Me" by Ambrosia. We talk about the chords used in this song and how they’re based on a chromatic line cliché and include various extensions common to jazz and R&B music.
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Scott's Links
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0oLy2MY8Qdaq4epJzOdilz?si=67856935ae5d438c
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/biggest-part-of-me/1732619282?i=1732619284
Classic Tribute Bands https://primrose-armadillo-xkwc.squarespace.com/
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Free Video Course
🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do to play guitar better? Answer the questions about your playing at https://www.GuitarMusicTheory.com and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
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Ep155 Q&A Modes - Rocksmith - Major Scale Patterns - Memorizing Songs - Effects Pedals - Foot Tapping - You Oughta Know
In episode 155 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer listener questions about modes, major scale patterns, memorizing songs, effects pedals, foot tapping, Rocksmith, and the song "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morissette. #fretboardtheory #guitartheoryfordummies #desiserna
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Ep154 What Scales Are Used in Sweet Child O’ Mine?
"Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses features prominent guitar work by Slash, including the iconic opening riff and memorable solos. The song uses the guitar scales D Mixolydian mode, E Aeolian mode, E harmonic minor, and E minor pentatonic. In this podast episode, I explain each scale and its use in this quintessential rock anthem.
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Ep153 Matt Reviere Slash Guns N Roses Guitar Style and Tones
Which guitar scales, amps, and effects does Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash use? Matt Reviere and I discuss Slash's style and break down his tone in episode 153 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast.
🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do to play guitar better? Answer the questions about your playing at https://www.GuitarMusicTheory.com and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
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Customer Reviews
The best way to learn theory!
Podcasts are a great way to learn music theory I’ve learnt so much from listening to Desi! I’ve even bought his guitar theory books which has boosted my theory and playing to another level! Thanks Desi I look forward to listening to some more podcasts!
How to play guitar in the real world
Brilliant. Desi Serna’s relaxed approach also allows you space to develop your own guitar style while also explaining important technical info that’s easy to follow. Both advanced players and beginners will find something useful.
Great guitar music podcast
I’ve started listening as I now have a regular 70mile commute so I’m listening to podcasts for the first time. I’ve played for years mainly rhythm by ear including playing in a local amateur party covers band for fun doing a dozen gigs a year. I’ve been working on soloing and blues and there is so much great advise here from music theory to chord structure, sound effects, tone, practise technique and more. I enjoy the conversational nature of the cast, quite relaxing for my drive home.
When I get time I’ll get to the website too.
Thanks
Colin