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by Chrisguitar
Mon Jun 08, 2026 9:20 am
Forum: Music Theory, Scales & Chord Progressions
Topic: Basic level guitar player, Wanting to learn music theory to understand and create on my own
Replies: 4
Views: 189

Basic level guitar player, Wanting to learn music theory to understand and create on my own

I have been playing guitar for a year or so, Am I a four chords guy, Know some barre chords too, But have no idea of scales, Progressions, Note placements on fretboards. Recently started watching videos and trying to understand music theory. Can someone give a roadmap of how to learn things the ...
by Chrisguitar
Wed May 13, 2026 12:17 pm
Forum: Musician Lounge – General Music Chat
Topic: How can I train my ear?
Replies: 4
Views: 187

How can I train my ear?

I can write music, create melodies, play the piano, and even match notes vocally, but I struggle to identify them by name. I can't tell if it's A or D when I hear it, which makes it tough for me to recognize chords and such. Any advice?
by Chrisguitar
Wed Apr 29, 2026 7:49 am
Forum: Music Theory, Scales & Chord Progressions
Topic: Ties and key changes
Replies: 3
Views: 162

Ties and key changes

If I have a tie into a key change, does the note stay the same despite the key change? For example here, I have an Eb with a tie into a new bar that has a key change. Does the note stay an Eb despite the key change or does it go from Eb to E natural? Thank you
by Chrisguitar
Tue Apr 28, 2026 11:20 am
Forum: Songwriting & Composition
Topic: Was anyone else surprised at how many songs are so simple?
Replies: 9
Views: 351

Was anyone else surprised at how many songs are so simple?

I just learned easy to fall in love by Olivia Dean which is what prompted this post, the song was so simple but when I listen to the song imo it sounds like a masterpiece to me. I’ve felt that was about a few of my favorite songs and I think it’s made me like them more. I think it’s something about ...
by Chrisguitar
Mon Apr 27, 2026 9:11 am
Forum: Music Theory, Scales & Chord Progressions
Topic: Figuring out a progression
Replies: 3
Views: 93

Figuring out a progression

What progression is being played with the palm mutes at 0:36 in this video: I want to incorporate this kind of phrasing in my own song centered around D#Maj9 - A#Maj - Gm7 - Fadd11.
by Chrisguitar
Thu Apr 16, 2026 7:45 am
Forum: Music Theory, Scales & Chord Progressions
Topic: Exploring Tritone Substitution
Replies: 3
Views: 119

Exploring Tritone Substitution

Hello fellow Musicians,

I want to understand better the idea or usage of Sub V chords / tritone substitution, and, while I understand the concept, I'm struggling to find good sounding examples without any additional notes. Any suggestions or examples would be greatly appreciated.
by Chrisguitar
Mon Apr 06, 2026 11:50 am
Forum: Musician Lounge – General Music Chat
Topic: Struggling to find time for guitar as an adult learner
Replies: 12
Views: 336

Struggling to find time for guitar as an adult learner

I’m 57 years old and started learning guitar last year. Balancing work, family, and other responsibilities leaves me with little time to practice. Any advice or words of encouragement?
by Chrisguitar
Thu Mar 26, 2026 8:06 am
Forum: Guitar Techniques, Exercises & Practice Tips
Topic: Struggling with tuning when using a capo - any advice?
Replies: 5
Views: 281

Struggling with tuning when using a capo - any advice?

I play an acoustic guitar for church on Sundays and sometimes I have to use a capo. I noticed the strings lean sharp after applying the capo and so I have to tune the strings with the capo on between songs, which is very annoying during a live set. Has anyone else experienced this? Is this an issue ...
by Chrisguitar
Wed Mar 25, 2026 9:08 am
Forum: Beginner Guitar Lessons & Help
Topic: Struggling with chord changes - where to focus?
Replies: 12
Views: 840

Struggling with chord changes - where to focus?

I’m one month into learning guitar. I’ve been playing on an acoustic guitar and following Justin Guitar’s course and am currently on module 4.

I’m struggling with my chord changes a little bit and think it might be easier if I knew where I should be focusing instead of looking back and fourth from ...
by Chrisguitar
Thu Mar 19, 2026 8:06 am
Forum: Beginner Guitar Lessons & Help
Topic: Struggling to Make Progress as a Beginner
Replies: 5
Views: 349

Struggling to Make Progress as a Beginner

I was given a guitar a month ago, and I was really excited to finally learn, but I feel like I'm not making any progress. I can barely play three chords, and I can't even play the intro of easy songs. Also, sometimes when I try to tune the guitar, the tuner detects that I'm playing a different ...