Master The Fretboard! Knowledge & Music Theory for Guitar
Learning the guitar fretboard is a lifelong journey. While it’s one thing to know where the notes are, it’s another to be able to instantly find them and utilize that knowledge to play better.
This 3-part series explores CAGED in depth, beginning with the concept in the simplest way (it basically connects the 5 beginner chord shapes that you probably already know: C A G E D).
From there we take it up a notch and I show you some tricks I’ve discovered through my own journey with guitar that have helped me unlock the fretboard.
Music theory can overcomplicate things if you approach it the wrong way. There are a few key elements that will enhance your playing no matter what and help you develop essential guitar skills that will aid you in jamming with others, learning songs faster, writing music & more.
The blues is an INCREDIBLE vessel for learning lead guitar because you don’t have to worry about the chords themselves! Every blues song is practically the same chord progression. This lets you focus on learning to be a guitarist, and not just following the progression all the time.
For technique, hammer ons and pulloffs are essential. I am planning a TON of videos on this subject, but for now, check out this video to get you started on the hammer-on – the first embellishment you should learn on guitar:
At the point where you are ready to take a solo, but it’s just not working out? Try these simple tips:
Here are some fun jam tracks you can play along to, to practice everything that you’ve learned on this page:
