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Q: Is Fretboard Theory good for beginners?
A: Not if you're starting from scratch. Absolute beginners click here.
Q: What do I need to know before studying Fretboard Theory?
A: You should know all the basic open chords such as E, Em, F, G, A, Am, B7, C, D, Dm. You should know some common barre chords or power chords. You should have experience playing simple melodies and/or riffs. Finally, you should have lots of experience playing songs.
Q: Is Fretboard Theory applicable to both acoustic and electric guitar?
A: Yes, acoustic and electric guitar fretboards are identical. You'll only find differences in guitar types when it comes to technique which Fretboard Theory is not about. Nearly half the songs referenced are acoustic.
Q: Can Bass Players Benefit Too?
A: Yes, this book is full of relevant information for bass playing. Since bass strings E, A, D, and G are tuned exactly one octave lower than the respective guitar strings, and because the scale patterns and chord shapes on these four strings are the same on both instruments, bassists can play and learn from guitar examples just fine. There's a considerable amount of references to bass songs too.
Q: Will Fretboard Theory teach me songs?
A: No, but it does include lots of details about popular songs that are helpful. Fretboard Theory is not a songbook but rather a study of the theory behind songs. For example, what scales are used and why, etc. It includes hundreds of references to and descriptions of popular songs but not actual notation or specific instruction on them. On the other hand, the free materials I give away includes some actual TAB.
Q: Do I have to read music?
A: No, and Fretboard Theory won’t cover reading standard musical notation but it does include it in some examples for those that want it. Also, some formal vocabulary, traditional terms and outdated concepts have been purposely omitted.
Q: What is an e-book and how does it work?
A: An e-book is a digital file viewable on your computer. Specifically, the file format is known as a PDF which is compatible with any and all computers (the free 25 page preview I give away is a PDF).
The e-book is identical to the regular printed and bound version of the book. Choice is simply a matter of budget and preference. E-books can be downloaded immediately after your payment is accepted. Regular books have to be mailed.
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Q: What is a hardcopy?
A: A hardcopy is a printed and bound 9x12 book. It's spiral bound with a soft, color cover.
Q: Does Fretboard Theory include a CD?
A: No, but the free materials I give away include some MP3s which you can listen to online.
Q: Is Fretboard Theory available on DVD?
A: Yes, four chapters from Fretboard Theory are available on DVD. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to learn more about them. For a full theory course, I recommend getting Fretboard Theory as 7 out of its 11 chapters are only available in the book. This information is necessary to fill the gaps not covered in the videos.
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Q: Is Fretboard Theory available at Amazon.com?
A: Yes, just go to Amazon.com and search for it or click this link to be taken there directly.
