Guitar Theory Guides
Explore our complete collection of step-by-step lessons covering intervals, chord formulas, scales, and fretboard visualization.
Intervals
Information about intervals, and how they relate to guitar
CAGED System
A system to help understand the fretboard
Beginner Chords
Common grips for the beginner chords
Barre Chords
Common grips for basic barre chords
Triads
A guide related to the understanding and creation of three note chords
Seventh Chords
A guide related to the understanding and creation of seventh chords
The Major Scale
A guide to understanding the basis of western music - The Major Scale.
The Minor Scale
Everything you need to know about the Minor Scale
The Minor Pentatonic Scale
Understanding the Minor Scales little brother, the Minor Pentatonic Scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I start if I am a beginner guitarist?
We recommend starting with our core theory guides on musical intervals, basic open chords, and the major scale before moving on to barre chords and advanced scale positions.
Are these guitar guides suitable for acoustic and electric players?
Yes! All interval formulas, chord constructions, and scale patterns apply universally across both acoustic and electric guitars.