Do guitar chords confuse you? Their names, their nicknames, their qualities, and the theory behind it all? Let’s remove the confusion! In this article, I’ll explain the types of chords we play physically with our fingers, and then we’ll dig into the theory behind them all, so you can understand what it all means.

If you’re a beginner guitarist, chances are you’ve fooled around and learned a scale or two. Let’s go beyond that dabbling phase. In this first, of a series of articles, I’d like to give you a fresh start by teaching guitar scales and systems from the ground up. When you start to understand scale “systems” (not just isolated patterns), the entire fretboard really opens up and you’ll be able to dance all over the neck like it’s your personal playground. That’s when playing the guitar starts to become extremely fun and enjoyable. Let’s dive into this beginner’s guide so you can begin to build a foundation that will shape the way you play for many years to come.

Does learning every note on the guitar seem overwhelming to you? It doesn’t have to be. There are several “hacks” to learning every note on the fretboard. This article provides an incremental, 5 day system to help you learn every note. If you make a solid effort to do this for a few minutes a day you’ll have it down, no problem!

Intervals are the building blocks of music. Think of each interval as a having it’s own personality. It’s your job to get to know each interval and the characteristics of each one, so you know when to use them in a musical context. Intervals will become your friends that you can use to bring out certain feelings or emotions in your music.

This article will give you a solid understanding of every interval. We’ll start with an overview from a theory perspective, then discuss the intervals most relevant to us guitarists.