Details
- Format:
- Collection / Songbook
- Item types:
- Physical
- Instructionals:
- Methods and More Music Theory
- Artist:
- Chad Johnson
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Size:
- 9.0x12.0x0.176 inches
- Number of Pages:
- 72
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.7 pounds
SKU: HL.217886
An Easy Guide to Recognizing and Understanding Essential Fretboard Patterns. Guitar Educational. Instruction, Music Theory. Softcover. With guitar tablature. 72 pages. Hal Leonard #217886. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.217886).ISBN 9781495088964. UPC: 888680667573. 9.0x12.0x0.176 inches.
Many guitarists spend years, or entire lives, feeling their way around the guitar neck in the dark. But it doesn't have to be that way! Experiencing the freedom that comes with a little theoretical knowledge is not as difficult as it may seem. With Visual Guitar Theory, you'll quickly “connect the dots” by seeing and understanding the shapes and patterns that make music work, with over 500 full-color fretboard diagrams, detailed lessons, quizzes, and an organized, progressive teaching approach. Topics covered include: intervals; building triads; transposing chord shapes; inversions; building scales; and much more.
- More by this Composer:
- Chad Johnson Chad Johnson Electric Guitar Chad Johnson Ukulele Chad Johnson Guitar Tablature
- Instrument:
- Guitar Guitar Tablature
- Artists:
- Chad Johnson
- Publisher:
- Hal Leonard
Ratings + Reviews
4.7 Rating
3 reviews
Jessica L.
Dec 16, 2025
I've always struggled with guitar theory, but this book makes it so enjoyable and understandable. The 'easy guide' approach truly helped me "connect the dots" with the fretboard patterns. The full-color diagrams are a game-changer for a visual learner like me. It's fantastic for a casual player who wants to deepen their understanding without getting overwhelmed. Highly recommend!
Sarah M.
Dec 16, 2025
As a guitar instructor, this book is fantastic for my students. The 'easy guide' approach and over 500 full-color fretboard diagrams make complex theory digestible. The clear layout and progressive lessons are great for teaching pattern recognition and understanding intervals. It truly helps students connect the dots and build a solid theoretical foundation, boosting their confidence.
Anonymous
Dec 15, 2025
This book isn't sheet music, it's pure theory, and it delivers. For anyone serious about understanding the fretboard, 'Visual Guitar Theory' helps you 'connect the dots' quickly. The diagrams are key for rapid pattern recognition, essential for improvising and adapting on the fly. It's a solid reference to solidify foundational knowledge, making you a more versatile player.
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Who is this sheet music best suited for?
This instructional material is ideal for Guitar students, self-learners, and educators seeking visual aids for music theory application on the fretboard. The implied guitar focus and likely inclusion of standard notation, tablature, and chord diagrams are perfect for learning and understanding guitar theory, allowing musicians to enjoy clear, focused content, over 500 full-color diagrams, and professional layout from Hal Leonard.
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