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Practical Music Theory

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You're entering a Theory course, but a very practical one. :)

Have your guitar with you! We'll be most of the time playing and exploring your fretboard. That's how we'll unveil your 6-string friend and understand how it all works!

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Grade 1 Highlights & Summary

1 Module · 10 Lessons

  • The Note Circle

  • All About Sharps, Flats, and Octaves

  • The Open String Notes

Our Music Theory journey starts easy! You will learn important concepts to get started in a magical adventure unveiling your guitar. If you haven't already, you will memorize the open string note names and how we call them.

You will become familiar with the Note Circle and tones, semitones, sharps, and flats. Most importantly, you will understand how this knowledge translates into your guitar fretboard!

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Progress at your own pace with bingeable lessons and a clear learning path!
Test yourself with Interactive Quizzes so you know when to move on!
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Join Justin once a month for an exclusive live class based on your questions. Every second Tuesday of the month from 20:00 to 21:00 (London Time.)

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testimonials

“The concept we call music theory could well be named music knowledge! Justin's Practical Music Theory Course is the perfect introduction to a most rewarding pursuit and is a wonderful complement to your hands-on guitar learning with JustinGuitar.”

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JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher

“If you know a few chords and a little strumming, Theory is a great thing to start. After going through the first 2 grades, I understood things better. So even if you are just beginning, I would strongly recommend starting Music Theory early.”

DAVE (Dave999), US

JustinGuitar student since 2020

“I dare to say this course is the best darn thing out there on the world wide web! It is super well explained and a bargain cost-wise.”

ADRIAN (adi_mrok), UK

JustinGuitar student since 2020

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