Guitar Chord Theory Tutorial: A Simple Guide to Chord Theory for the Guitar - Paperback

by Remi C. Engels Ph. D. (Author)

To become an accomplished guitar player it is essential to acquire some knowledge of chord theory. This tutorial aims at giving the reader a sound foundation in chord building theory starting from scratch. The book consists of two major parts: the triadic and the seventh chord theory. It contains step by step constructions of the most popular scales and their harmonization. The book also lists the fretboard notation of a complete set of chords in the key of C which serves as an example for the construction of similar sets in all other keys. Examples are written in classical, tablature, and/or fretboard notation.

Author Biography

Remi was born on 5 April, 1948, in Ghent, Belgium. He received his education in mathematics and engineering at the University of Ghent. In 1974, he immigrated to the United States to pursue a Ph.D. degree in Engineering Science and Mechanics. He then had a successful career in Engineering and is now a Professor Emeritus at the University of Tennessee. Throughout the years Remi maintained an interest in music and guitar playing in particular. Since his retirement he has become a full-time artist both in music and art. Remi lives and works in the small town of Tullahoma, Tennessee. Together with his lovely wife Linda he has four grown children (and also four grown dogs!).