Product Description

This book contains concepts of music theory presented in such a way as to be easily understood by guitarists. All of the concepts are presented sequentially in an easy-to-follow formant using the guitar fingerboard as the visual tool. Contents include: scales, key signatures, intervals, chord construction and voicing, harmonizing melodies, chord embellishment and substitution, modes, cadences, augmented sixth chords, quartal harmony, and more. Using this book, guitarists will be able to unravel the mysteries of music theory and realize that the concepts are not so mysterious after all.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #20116 in Books
• Published on: 2005-06-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

About the Author
Mike Christiansen is a Professor and Director of Guitar Studies at Utah State University. In 1994 he was selected "Professor of the Year" at Utah State. He is the author of numerous instructional books, has recorded several CDs, and appears on fourteen instructional videos. He has had articles published in several magazines including Acoustic Guitar and Soundboard, and has also conducted many workshops for guitarists and educators. In addition to this work geared toward teaching, he has played in many top bands and ensembles, has written and performed radio jingles, has backed up many artists on recordings and has written and recorded music for TV and educational films. Currently, in addition to his teaching and writing duties, Mike does solo work, performs with the Lightwood Duo (a clarinet-guitar duo), and is a member of the group, Mirage.

Customer Reviews

Really good reference
I own other music theory books for guitar..but this one is really good since it covers lots of subjects such as intervals, inverted intervals, harmonizing a melody with triads, drop-two chords, the modes,etc.
It's an excellent reference book.

Great tool for guitar players
This is a great book for the serious player and answers various issues and how to adapt them with theory. A great tool for the serious minded players who are developing their skills in theory.

A must own for guitar players...
I strongly recommend this book for all guitar players and teachers. It is the most complete, logically presented and concise guitar theory presentation I've have ever seen. At $14.95 this book is well worth it and will be a text you will use throughout you lifetime. Teachers should recommend this book to thier students.