What all Guitarists Should Know. The Untold Story by a Professional Studio Musician
Foreword
In the studio, you have seconds, not hours to produce final results. Studio musicians are a special breed. They have finesse, a sense of perfection and knowledge unmatched by any other genre of performers. They can create original content "on the fly" or read a music passage or chord chart with ease and all this "in a flash". To do this they have achieved special skills and knowledge. What do they know that most players don't? This book (along with other study guides available) will reveal their work ethics, knowledge and skills. First time ever published information that will open up a new world of understanding the Guitar and its theory applications. Keeping an open mind to this new way of learning along with consistent study habits will do amazing things for your journey.
Guitar Theory: The Untold Story is a series of books written by a professional studio musician and educator with over 45 years in the industry.
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Guitar Theory: The Untold Story by A Professional Studio Musician is a series of books containing material every musician needs to know. Never before published and written by a professional studio musician and producer.
Volume One: Playing by Ear
Playing by ear is not a gift but simply requires the understanding of how its accomplished. This is achieved by learning the study of what studio musicians refer to as "The Tonal Number System". A unique and advanced study every musician should know is told here in this book. Special Note about this book: The material in this study guide is not instrument sensitive thus will work for any musical instrument or genre.
Volume Two: Chord Composition
There are over 600 chords to be discovered on guitar. The study of chords can be overwhelming. Learning the shortcuts in this book will simplify this study dramatically. This volume teaches an in depth and advanced study on the subjects of chord construction, composition and substitution. Learn how to make chords "on the fly". You will never have need for a chord book again. Learn how and why chords like Major7ths, Diminished, minor7ths and more are used as this book will teach you all about chord substitution. Whether you are a songwriter, music composer or just a theory geek this material will make you much wiser.
Volume Three: Chord Construction and Substitution
There are over 600 chords to be discovered on guitar. The study of chords can be overwhelming. Learning the shortcuts in this book will simplify this study dramatically. This volume teaches an in depth and advanced study on the subjects of chord construction, composition and substitution. Learn how to make chords "on the fly". You will never have need for a chord book again. Learn how and why chords like Major7ths, Diminished, minor7ths and more are used as this book will teach you all about chord substitution. Whether you are a songwriter, music composer or just a theory geek this material will make you much wiser.
Volume Four: An in depth study of the Guitar Capo
The guitar capo can create magic tricks for guitarists. There’s way more to them than just making things easier to sing! Here are some amazing and sometimes unexpected things you will find in this unique study material.
1. Change the Key Without Changing Chords
2. Unlock New Tonal Color
Using a capo on different frets can totally change the vibe of your guitar. Higher fret capos bring out a brighter, almost mandolin-like tone. Want a jangly folk sound? Capo up a few frets.
3. Alternate Tunings
You can simulate alternate tunings without actually changing tuning. For instance, use a partial capo (or put a regular capo upside-down) to simulate open tunings or modal voicings. Especially handy for DADGAD or Drop D styles.
4. Sing in a More Comfortable Range
This one saves singers everywhere. If a song is just out of reach vocally, move the capo up a fret or two and boom—now it’s in your sweet spot, and you don’t have to relearn the chords. Or if moving the capo create the range needed learn how to change Key forms.
5. Create Layered Guitar Textures
If you're playing with another guitarist, use a capo to play higher up the neck while they stay in open position. Same chords, different voicings or new key form different chords.
6. Get Out of a Songwriting Rut
Feeling stuck? Slap a capo on randomly and play your usual stuff. Everything sounds just different enough to spark a new sound.
Volume Five: Study of Power Chords, no 3rd and 5ths
Power chords are one of the most essential tools in a guitarist’s arsenal, especially for rock, punk, metal, and grunge. What most players don't realize is there are over 15 forms of these Chords. Learn how to construct them all in this book. Also included is the technique known as the Tonal Number System, an amazing study that will allow you to transpose to any key with ease
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About the author
Rick Hicks is a veteran music educator, multi-instrumentalist, composer and studio musician with over 45 years of experience in the music industry. Having a deep commitment to nurturing the next generation of musicians, he has authored over 20 books and has spent his life both in the classroom and behind the studio glass.