Guitar Chord Theory Tutorial: A Simple Guide to Chord Theory for the Guitar

To become an accomplished guitar player it is essential to acquire some knowledge of chord theory. This tutorial aims at giving the reader a sound foundation in chord building theory starting from scratch. The book consists of two major parts: the triadic and the seventh chord theory. It contains step by step constructions of the most popular scales and their harmonization. The book also lists the fretboard notation of a complete set of chords in the key of C which serves as an example for the construction of similar sets in all other keys. Examples are written in classical, tablature, and/or fretboard notation.