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=Guitar=This contains all material related specifically for guitar, including [[Main_Page#Lessons|lessons]], [[Main_Page#Techniques|techniques]], [[Main_Page#Styles|styles]], [[Main_Page#Exercises|exercises]], [[Main_Page#Gear and Setup|gear and setup advice]], and [[Main_Page#Reference|reference]]. == Lessons ==Here are the main pages for this site - guitar lessons. These are designed to be digested in order, although some skipping around is possible. These assume you are starting from an absolute void Table of both guitar and general music knowledge; if you have experience with either, you may find yourself skipping ahead or skimming through the early pages. Please read the [[IntroductionContents]] before proceeding. === Beginner ===These lessons are designed to take you from knowing absolutely nothing about guitar and music to being able to make basic chord progressions in the key of C Major. # [[Guitar Parts and Functions]]# [[Holding the Guitar and Pick]]# [[Basic Technique]]# [[Tuning and Harmonics]]# [[Music Theory Basics]]# [[Position]]# [[1st String]]# [[1st and 2nd Strings - Intervals]]# [[2nd and 3rd Strings]]# [[4th, 5th, and 6th Strings]]# [[C Major in Open Position and Alternate Picking]]# [[C Major Chord]]# [[G Major Chord]]# [[F Major Chord]]# [[E Minor, D Minor, and A Minor Chords]]# [[Music Theory - Diatonic Chord Progressions]] === Intermediate ===Here we branch off towards more complex chords and alternate keys, including natural and harmonic minor, as well as expanding the positions on the guitar we can comfortably play inside. I also encourage you to explore the [[#Techniques|techniques section]] below at this point. They will help you gain expressiveness, speed, and a fuller understanding of what it takes to be a good guitarist. They can be consumed independently in any order, although I start with the most essential techniques and move towards more specialized ones. # [[B Diminished]]# [[Other Open String Chords]]# [[Music Theory - Minor Keys]]# [[Harmonic Minor and Augmented Chords]]# [[Barre Chords]]# [[Suspended Chords]]# [[Applying Rhythm to Chords]]# [[Circle of Fifths]]# [[G Major and E Minor]]# [[5th Position]]# [[Scales for all Positions]]# [[CAGED]]# [[7th Chords]] === Advanced ===These contain the knowledge needed to gain a full understanding of and master the instrument. # [[Voice Leading]]# [[Modulation]]# [[Chromatic Chords]]# [[Modes]]# [[Exotic Scales]]# [[Solo'ing]]# [[Extended Chords]]# [[Odd-time Signatures]]# [[Syncopation]]# [[Polyrhythm]]# [[Atonality and Serialism]]# [[Equal Temperament and Alternate Tunings]] === Techniques ===Here are common techniques used when playing guitar. These are technical, not musical. In other words, they are not compositional techniques, but focused on either timbre or efficiency of motion. They allow the guitar to sound differently or can be used to increase one's playing speed, but they won't help you learn ''which'' notes to play. It is essential to master most of these to fully express yourself musically. * [[Touch, Dynamics, and Accents]]* [[Legato (Hammer-on, Pull-off)]]* [[Bending]]* [[Vibrato]]* [[Palm Muting]]* [[Artificial Harmonics]]* [[Whammy Bar]]* [[Tapping]]* [[Two-Hand Tapping]]* [[Sweep Picking]]* [[Slapping]]* [[Thumping]]* [[Double and Triple Stops]]* [[Finger Picking]]* [[Chicken Pickin]]* [[Pick Slides]]* [[Slide Guitar]]* [[Swells]] === Styles ===This section explores different styles of music commonly associated with guitar, noting both compositional and technical conventions. * [[Rock]]* [[Blues]]* [[Funk]]* [[Jazz]]* [[Folk]]* [[Thrash]]* [[Djent]]* [[Shred]]* [[Classical]]* [[Flamenco (Spanish)]] == Exercises ==Contains lots of material you can use to practice. * [[Warmup Exercises]] ===Technical===These focus on developing your left and right hands, not necessarily within a musical context. * [[Basic Technique Exercises]]* [[Advanced Technique Exercises]]* [[Alternate Picking]]* [[Common Scale Exercises]]* [[Rhythm Exercises]]* [[Position-Shifting Exercises]]* [[String Skipping Exercises]]* [[Arpeggio Exercises]] ===Technique Exercises===These focus on perfecting various techniques from a technical standpoint. * [[Legato Exercises]]* [[Tapping Exercises]]* [[Harmonics Exercises]] (natural and artificial)* [[Sweep Picking Exercises]]* [[Slapping/Thumping Exercises]]* [[Whammy Bar Exercises]]* [[Double Stop and Chicken Pickin Exercises]]* [[Fingerstyle Exercises]]* [[Slide Guitar Exercises]] ===Songs, Solos, and Licks===Here are actual songs that can be used to practice various styles and techniques, putting all that knowledge to practical uses. * [[Beginner Songs]]* [[Intermediate Songs]]* [[Advanced Songs]]* [[Rock Songs]]* [[Blues Songs]]* [[Thrash Songs]]* [[Shred Songs]]* [[Common Lead Licks]]* [[Example Solos]] == Gear and Setup ==Advice on buying/tweaking your gear and setting up your instrument. * [[Tone]]* [[Dialing in Distortion Tone]]* [[Strings]]* [[Choosing a Pick]]* [[Choosing a Guitar]]* [[Setup/Adjustments]]* [[Choosing Pickups]]* [[Choosing an Amp]]* [[Choosing a Speaker Cabinet]]* [[Choosing a Modeler/FRFR]]* [[Foot Controllers]]* [[Choosing Cables]]* Choosing/Setting up Effects** [[Noise Gate]]** [[Compression]]** [[Wah Pedals]]** [[EQ]]** [[Modulation Effects]]** [[Delay]]** [[Reverb]]** [[Pitch Shifting]]** [[Boost]]** [[Distortion Effects]] == Reference ==Contains quick reference material, such as chord shapes, scales mapped across the entire fretboard, etc. * [[Ref: Common Scales]]* [[Ref: Circle of Fifths]]* [[Ref: Scale Fret Maps for all Major/Natural Minor Keys w/ CAGED breakdown]]* [[Ref: CAGED Chord Chart for all Major Chords]]* [[Ref: CAGED Chord Chart for all Minor Chords]]* [[Ref: List of Diatonic Chords for all Keys]]* [[Ref: Mega List of Chord Fingerings/Voicings]]* [[Ref: Modes]]* [[Ref: Counting Rhythm]]* [[Ref: Common Arpeggios]]* [[Ref: Reading Tab]]* [[Ref: Reading Chord Charts, Scale Maps, and Strumming Notation]] == Recommended Resources ==Here are some videos, books, and articles I recommend checking out. * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L68rxhMq6Kw&list=UUcLsvLJOecfCL6RplXhaO4Q Ben Eller's Why You Suck at Guitar Youtube Series]* [http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/music-theory-lessons-techniques/ Sevenstring.org Music Theory sub-forum]* [http://www.amazon.com/Selections-Rolling-Stone-Magazines-Greatest/dp/0739052217/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398975305&sr=8-1&keywords=rolling+stone+tab Giant tab book of Rock Hits] [http://www.amazon.com/Selections-Rolling-Stone-Magazines-Greatest/dp/0739052209/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_y Vol 1]* [http://www.amazon.com/The-Real-Book-Edition-Instruments/dp/B000VZSOI4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1398975264&sr=8-3&keywords=real+book The Real Book]* [http://www.guitarasylumtv.com/&sa=U&ei=M6xiU9PaBMu3yASYoYKIBg&ved=0CB0QFjAA&usg=AFQjCNGtUU6VW0pfKRLTW8lcK9Gr4f-9Vw Rusty Cooley's Guitar Assylum TV]* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnVeB6jvgnM&list=PLCA91BB1EE39C8051 Joe Satriani Youtube lessons (particularly the SatchZone series)]* [http://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3D6VApk-vvhp8&sa=U&ei=TaxiU6-RF46OyATm5YGIAQ&ved=0CCIQtwIwAQ&usg=AFQjCNF7DmuJUieuyxjy8tAxQOFZkEvqcQ John Petrucci's Rock Discipline]* [http://www.vai.com/ Steve Vai's Little Black Notes section on Vai.com] == Getting Gig Ready ==* [[Equipment Checklist, Setup]]* [[Advanced Tuning]]* [[Surviving Broken Strings]]* [[Calming the Nerves]]* [[Warming Up]]* [[Balancing Playability vs. Performance]] = Sound =These pages discuss the very nature of sound and how we can manipulate it. * [[Transients]]* [[Overtones]]* [[Frequency Domain]]* [[EQ or Filters]]* [[ADSR and Envelope Filters]]* [[Distortion]] = Composition =Some general advice and ideas about composition. * [[Counterpoint]]* [[Common Song Structures]]* [[Tension and Release]]* [[Meter]]* [[Arrangement]]* [[Writing Melodies]]* [[Mood vs. Key]] = Musical Skills =* [[Classical Notation and Sight-Reading]]* [[Sight-Singing]]* [[Ear Training]] =DAW/Recording=Most of what you need to know to start home recording. * [[DAW Basics]]* [[Interface Setup]] (incl. Latency)* [[Keyboard Macros/Hotkeys]]* [[Popular Virtual Instruments/Plugins]]* [[Reamping]]* [[MIDI]]* [[Virtual Instruments]]* [[Automation]]* [[Tempo]]* [[Synthesizers]]* [[Samplers]]* [[Sequencers]]* [[Editing Drums]]* [[Bounce/Render]]* [[Mixing]]* [[Mastering]] =Glossary=* [[Glossary]] = Wiki Stuff =* [[Site Policies]]* [[Site Conventions]]* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting Wiki Markup Formatting/Syntax]* [[Wiki Templates|Templates]] [[Category:Contents]][[Category:Guitar]][[Category:Lessons]][[Category:Technique]][[Category:Exercises]][[Category:Sound]][[Category:Gear]][[Category:DAW]][[Category:Reference]]