Guitar Music Theory for Beginners

Start learning chords, scales, and fretboard logic easily!

Know Your Guitar Note

Each string = specific note. Start by learning E-A-D-G-B-E open string names.

Learn Musical Alphabet

Music has 12 notes: A to G + sharps/flats. These repeat across the fretboard.

Master Major Scale Formula

W-W-H-W-W-W-H (Whole/half steps) = Major scale on any root. 

Build Basic Chord

Chords = 3 notes: root, 3rd & 5th. C major = C-E-G.

Build your first chord

Learn the Chord Wheel

Use a chord wheel to identify harmonized chords in any key.

Practice Common Progression

Try I–IV–V or I–V–vi–IV — foundations of many songs!

Fretboard Note Mapping

Learn where each note repeats across strings using patterns.

Learn with Backing Track

Practice theory with jam tracks for different keys.

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