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chord_diagrams_triads_inversions-and-alternate-fingerings
Catalog of the closed voice triads on sets of three adjacent strings.
Major, minor, and diminished triads are included with their root voicing and inversions.
Roman numerals label positions on the guitar, and fingerings are written in small…
Major, minor, and diminished triads are included with their root voicing and inversions.
Roman numerals label positions on the guitar, and fingerings are written in small…
spelling_diminished_triads
Basic triads are spelled every other letter. The triad's quality (Major/minor/diminished) depends on which note letters are sharp or flat:
C Major = C E G
C minor = C Eb G
C diminished = C Eb Gb
Triads can be derived by the intervals…
C Major = C E G
C minor = C Eb G
C diminished = C Eb Gb
Triads can be derived by the intervals…
spelling_minor_triads
Basic triads are spelled every other letter. The triad's quality (Major/minor/diminished) depends on which note letters are sharp or flat:
C Major = C E G
C minor = C Eb G
C diminished = C Eb Gb
Triads can be derived by the intervals…
C Major = C E G
C minor = C Eb G
C diminished = C Eb Gb
Triads can be derived by the intervals…
spelling_major_triads
Basic triads are spelled every other letter. The triad's quality (Major/minor/diminished) depends on which note letters are sharp or flat:
C Major = C E G
C minor = C Eb G
C diminished = C Eb Gb
Triads can be derived by the intervals…
C Major = C E G
C minor = C Eb G
C diminished = C Eb Gb
Triads can be derived by the intervals…
triads_diminished_root-voice_cycle-of-4ths_same-sets-of-3strings
Practicing triads around the cycle of 4ths develops fretboard knowledge and hand agility.
The chords in these exercises stay on the same strings and move horizontally along the fretboard. They're ideal for arpeggio practice because the…
The chords in these exercises stay on the same strings and move horizontally along the fretboard. They're ideal for arpeggio practice because the…
triads_minor_root-voice_cycle-of-4ths_same-sets-of-3strings
Practicing triads around the cycle of 4ths develops fretboard knowledge and hand agility.
The chords in these exercises stay on the same strings and move horizontally along the fretboard. They're ideal for arpeggio practice because the…
The chords in these exercises stay on the same strings and move horizontally along the fretboard. They're ideal for arpeggio practice because the…
triads_Major_root-voice_cycle-of-4ths_same-sets-of-3strings
Practicing triads around the cycle of 4ths develops fretboard knowledge and hand agility.
The chords in these exercises stay on the same strings and move horizontally along the fretboard. They're ideal for arpeggio practice because the…
The chords in these exercises stay on the same strings and move horizontally along the fretboard. They're ideal for arpeggio practice because the…
technique_three-note-arpeggios_I-V_i-v_chord-vamps
Chord vamps are repeating progressions. Their repetition provides stability for improv and variations.
Simple chord changes help with learning difficult fingerpicking arpeggios. The triads in these exercises stay on the same sets of strings, so we…
Simple chord changes help with learning difficult fingerpicking arpeggios. The triads in these exercises stay on the same sets of strings, so we…
etude_three-note-arpeggios_E-minor_3rds-in-melody
This arpeggio study has melody in the bass, and arpeggiated 3rds above. It's harmony is a repeating i/iv progression between Em and Am.
The Em chord doesn't require any fretting except for the bass notes. For the Am chord, hold your index and…
The Em chord doesn't require any fretting except for the bass notes. For the Am chord, hold your index and…
etude_from_École de guitare_Op.241_p14_Arpeggios-of-three-notes
Many etudes in classical guitar have a steady arpeggio played over chord changes.Variations can be made by applying different arpeggio patterns to them.In this etude by Carulli, each measure can be thought of as having four triad changes during a…
song_from_Southern-Harmony_Wondrous_Love_D-dorian_solo
Intermediate guitar Solo in D-dorian with chords, tab, and standard notation. Fingerings are added to tablature as dots.Wondrous Love is similar to many songs like Captain Kidd, and Jack Hall. I don't know which happened first, but it's interesting…
from_Pascual-Roch_Tarrega-Método-12-arpeggios_on-sets-of-3strings
There are many arpeggios that have three vertical pitches in Pascual Roch's Método moderno para guitarra. Vol. 1 (1921)
Here are twelve from pages 34-37 combined with triads.
These examples are written with the C Major triad, but play any…
Here are twelve from pages 34-37 combined with triads.
These examples are written with the C Major triad, but play any…
triads_diminished_root-voice_cycle-of-4ths_alternating-sets-of-3strings
These diminished triad exercises are presented in the same order as the major and minor triads.
However, the 1st and 2nd sets of strings are much easier to practice because the fingerings on the 3rd and 4th sets of strings require difficult…
However, the 1st and 2nd sets of strings are much easier to practice because the fingerings on the 3rd and 4th sets of strings require difficult…
triads_minor_root-voice_cycle-of-4ths_alternating-sets-of-3strings
Roots around the cycle of 4ths have a zig-zagging pattern between strings.
For example, between 6th and 5th strings the pattern is:
(6) C -then up a string to-
(5) F -then down a string and down two frets to-
(6) Bb -then up a string to-
(5)…
For example, between 6th and 5th strings the pattern is:
(6) C -then up a string to-
(5) F -then down a string and down two frets to-
(6) Bb -then up a string to-
(5)…
triads_Major_root-voice_cycle-of-4ths_alternating-sets-of-3strings
Roots around the cycle of 4ths have a zig-zagging pattern between strings.
For example, between 6th and 5th strings the pattern is:
(6) C -then up a string to-
(5) F -then down a string and down two frets to-
(6) Bb -then up a string…
For example, between 6th and 5th strings the pattern is:
(6) C -then up a string to-
(5) F -then down a string and down two frets to-
(6) Bb -then up a string…
song_guitar-solo_Melody-with-Triads-C-Major
This song is an etude. The melody is harmonized with triad inversions.
Specific fingerings are given to help with all the chord changes.
This song may sound a little 'blocky', since so many beats have triads on them.
Maybe add volume changes…
Specific fingerings are given to help with all the chord changes.
This song may sound a little 'blocky', since so many beats have triads on them.
Maybe add volume changes…
intervals-of-triad-inversions_with_figured-bass-notation
The intervals that combine to make major, minor, and diminished triads are diagrammed here.
m3-minor third
M3-Major third
P4- Perfect fourth
b5-diminished fifth
P5- Perfect fifth
m6-minor sixth
M6-Major sixth
Triads are spelled every…
m3-minor third
M3-Major third
P4- Perfect fourth
b5-diminished fifth
P5- Perfect fifth
m6-minor sixth
M6-Major sixth
Triads are spelled every…
triads_sets-of-3strings_major-triads-with-scales_C-Major
George Van Eps made a system for categorizing chords on the guitar in: Guitar Method. Mel Bay, 1961. He bunched chords on what he called 'sets of strings'. He bunched closed voice triads on 'sets of three strings' because all the chord notes can be…
triads_sets-of-3strings_minor-triads-with-scales_A-Minor
George Van Eps made a system for categorizing chords on the guitar in: Guitar Method. Mel Bay, 1961. He bunched chords on what he called 'sets of strings'. He bunched closed voice triads on 'sets of three strings' because all the chord notes can be…
guitar-solo_chart_chords-staff-tab_Twinkle-Twinkle-Little-Star_G-Major
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Guitar Solo in the first position with chords, tab, and standard notation.
Fingerings are added to tablature as dots.
Guitar Solo in the first position with chords, tab, and standard notation.
Fingerings are added to tablature as dots.
guitar-solo_chart_chords-staff-tab_La-Confidence_Naive_G-Major
La Confidence Naive
Guitar Solo in the first position with chords, tab, and standard notation.
Fingerings are added to tablature as dots.
Guitar Solo in the first position with chords, tab, and standard notation.
Fingerings are added to tablature as dots.
guitar-solo_chart_chords-staff-tab_The-Dawning-of-the-Day_G-Major
The Dawning of the Day
Guitar Solo in the first position with chords, tab, and standard notation.
Fingerings are added to tablature as dots.
Guitar Solo in the first position with chords, tab, and standard notation.
Fingerings are added to tablature as dots.
guitar-solo_chart_chords-staff-tab_Auld-Lang-Syne_G-Major
Auld Lang Syne
Guitar Solo in the first position with chords, tab, and standard notation.
Fingerings are added to tablature as dots.
Guitar Solo in the first position with chords, tab, and standard notation.
Fingerings are added to tablature as dots.
guitar-solo_chart_chords-staff-tab_Amazing-Grace_G-Major
Amazing Grace (New Britain)
Guitar Solo in the first position with chords, tab, and standard notation.
Fingerings are added to tablature as dots.
Guitar Solo in the first position with chords, tab, and standard notation.
Fingerings are added to tablature as dots.
Pilgrim's-Song_from_Religious-Folk-Songs-of-the-Negro
The Pilgrim's Song
from: Fenner, Thomas, P. Religious Folk Songs of the Negro. Institute Press, 1909. pp.126-127
Lead sheet with chords in twelve keys.
The title and introductions of Fenner's book make me very uncomfortable.
However, both the…
from: Fenner, Thomas, P. Religious Folk Songs of the Negro. Institute Press, 1909. pp.126-127
Lead sheet with chords in twelve keys.
The title and introductions of Fenner's book make me very uncomfortable.
However, both the…
Auld_Lang_Syne_song_from_Songs-of-Scotland
Auld Lang Syne
from: Reid, John. Songs of Scotland. Boosey and Co. 1908. p. 62.
Lead sheet with chords in twelve keys.
from: Reid, John. Songs of Scotland. Boosey and Co. 1908. p. 62.
Lead sheet with chords in twelve keys.
Amazing_Grace_song_from_Southern-Harmony
Amazing Grace (New Britain)
from: Walker, William. The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion. E.W. Miller, 1854. p.8
Lead sheet with chords in twelve keys.
from: Walker, William. The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion. E.W. Miller, 1854. p.8
Lead sheet with chords in twelve keys.
template_staff_treble-clef
Templates of blank staff in treble-clef standard notation. The templates are formatted for either portrait or landscape letter sized printing.
flashcard_template_standard-notation_12staves_print
Twelve printable flashcard templates of standard notation per-page.
flashcard_diminished_chord_spelling_staff_print.pdf
A two page .pdf with printable flashcards of diminished triads in standard notation.
Set your printer to print on both sides of the paper so that the names of the chords print on the opposite side of the staff notations.
Set your printer to print on both sides of the paper so that the names of the chords print on the opposite side of the staff notations.
flashcard_minor_chord_spelling_staff_print.pdf
A two page .pdf with printable flashcards of minor triads in standard notation.
Set your printer to print on both sides of the paper so that the names of the chords print on the opposite side of the staff notations.
Set your printer to print on both sides of the paper so that the names of the chords print on the opposite side of the staff notations.
flashcard_Major_chord_spelling_staff_print.pdf
A two page .pdf with printable flashcards of major triads in standard notation.
Set your printer to print on both sides of the paper so that the names of the chords print on the opposite side of the staff notations.
Set your printer to print on both sides of the paper so that the names of the chords print on the opposite side of the staff notations.
spelling_minor-pentatonic_scales
A reference chart of the minor-pentatonic scale in all keys.
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major,or half diminished chord
is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the chart are…
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major,or half diminished chord
is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the chart are…
spelling_mixolydian-pentatonic_scales
A reference chart of the mixolydian-pentatonic scale in all keys.
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major,or half diminished chord
is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the chart are…
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major,or half diminished chord
is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the chart are…
spelling_phrygian-pentatonic_scales
A reference chart of the phrygian-pentatonic scale in all keys.
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major,or half diminished chord
is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the chart are…
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major,or half diminished chord
is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the chart are…
spelling_dorian-pentatonic_scales
A reference chart of the dorian-pentatonic scale in all keys.
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major,or half diminished chord
is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the chart are…
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major,or half diminished chord
is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the chart are…
spelling_major-pentatonic_scales
A reference chart of the major-pentatonic scale in all keys.
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major,or half diminished chord
is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the chart are…
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major,or half diminished chord
is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the chart are…
spelling_melodic-minor_scales
A reference chart of the melodic-minor scale in all keys.
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major, diminished, half diminished,
or augmented chord is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the…
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major, diminished, half diminished,
or augmented chord is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the…
spelling_harmonic-minor_scales
A reference chart of the harmonic-minor scale in all keys.
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major, diminished, or half diminished chord
is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the chart are…
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major, diminished, or half diminished chord
is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the chart are…
spelling_locrian_scales
A reference chart of the locrian scale in all keys.
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major, or half diminished chord
is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the chart are included:
The first…
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major, or half diminished chord
is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the chart are included:
The first…
spelling_mixolydian_scales
A reference chart of the mixolydian scale in all keys.
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major, or half diminished chord
is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the chart are included:
The…
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major, or half diminished chord
is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the chart are included:
The…
spelling_lydian_scales
A reference chart of the lydian scale in all keys.
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major, or half diminished chord
is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the chart are included:
The first…
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major, or half diminished chord
is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the chart are included:
The first…
spelling_phrygian_scales
A reference chart of the phrygian scale in all keys.
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major, or half diminished chord
is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the chart are included:
The…
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major, or half diminished chord
is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the chart are included:
The…
spelling_dorian_scales
A reference chart of the dorian scale in all keys.
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major, or half diminished chord
is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the chart are included:
The first…
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major, or half diminished chord
is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the chart are included:
The first…
spelling_minor_scales
A reference chart of the minor scale in all keys.
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major, or half diminished chord
is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the chart are included:
The first…
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major, or half diminished chord
is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the chart are included:
The first…
spelling_major_scales
A reference chart of the major scale in all keys.
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major, or half diminished chord
is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the chart are included:
The first…
Roman numerals number the scale tones and also identify
whether a minor, major, or half diminished chord
is built on that scale tone.
Four variations of the chart are included:
The first…
spelling_chromatic_scales
A reference chart of the chromatic scale.
Four variations of the chart are included:
The first is a completely filled chart.
The second provides example scales and roots.
The third provides the scale roots only.
The fourth is a blank…
Four variations of the chart are included:
The first is a completely filled chart.
The second provides example scales and roots.
The third provides the scale roots only.
The fourth is a blank…
theory_key-signatures_and_scale-formulas
These files include:
A diagram of the cycle of 4ths/circle of 5ths,
lists of key signatures written on the treble-clef,
and formulas of intervals that common scales are built with.
Starting at the top of the cycle of 4ths/circle of 5ths:
Keys…
A diagram of the cycle of 4ths/circle of 5ths,
lists of key signatures written on the treble-clef,
and formulas of intervals that common scales are built with.
Starting at the top of the cycle of 4ths/circle of 5ths:
Keys…
template_tab-with-chords_12chords-and-measures
A template with twelve measures of tablature staff and chord diagrams.
Four variations are included with different opacities for the parts.
The variations are for multiple viewing and editing scenarios.
The .pdf file contains the four .jpg source…
Four variations are included with different opacities for the parts.
The variations are for multiple viewing and editing scenarios.
The .pdf file contains the four .jpg source…
template_tab-and-staff_with_chords
A template of eight measures of guitar clef, tablature, and chord diagrams.
Four variations are included with different notation and diagrams being opaque.
The variations are for different viewing and editing scenarios.
The .pdf file contains the…
Four variations are included with different notation and diagrams being opaque.
The variations are for different viewing and editing scenarios.
The .pdf file contains the…
template_tablature_5staves-per-page
A template with five staves of guitar tablature for printing on letter sized paper.
An opaque variation is included for different viewing and editing scenarios.
The .pdf file contains both .jpg files.
An opaque variation is included for different viewing and editing scenarios.
The .pdf file contains both .jpg files.
template_chord-diagrams_16per-pg
A template of sixteen chord diagrams.
An opaque version is included for different viewing and editing scenarios.
The .pdf file is a packet of both the .jpg source image files.
An opaque version is included for different viewing and editing scenarios.
The .pdf file is a packet of both the .jpg source image files.
fretboard-diagram_14fret_horizontal_blank
Blank fretboard diagrams (14frets in length).
Variations are included with different opacities and fret numberings.
The variations are for different instructional, viewing, and editing scenarios.
The .pdf file is a packet of all seven of the .jpg…
Variations are included with different opacities and fret numberings.
The variations are for different instructional, viewing, and editing scenarios.
The .pdf file is a packet of all seven of the .jpg…
fretboard_poster_12fret only_full-sheet
A diagram of 12 frets of notes on the guitar in standard tuning.
Seven variations are included with different parts of the diagram being opaque, faded, and/or blank.
The variations are for scaffolded lesson presentations, and/or specific viewing…
Seven variations are included with different parts of the diagram being opaque, faded, and/or blank.
The variations are for scaffolded lesson presentations, and/or specific viewing…
fretboard-diagram-14frets_ all-keys_and_ relative-modes
Fretboard diagrams (14frets in length) of all Major scales and their relative modes.
The .pdf packet includes all of the .jpg source files.
.mp4 video files provide a slideshow of the scale diagrams moving around the cycle of 4ths/circle of…
The .pdf packet includes all of the .jpg source files.
.mp4 video files provide a slideshow of the scale diagrams moving around the cycle of 4ths/circle of…