Monster Guitar Method Volume One is perfect for guitar players who are just starting out. You'll learn how to find any note on the fretboard without the using a chart; major and minor scales; the minor pentatonic and blues scales; major, minor, dominant seventh, and power chords; rhythmic notation; strumming patterns; and much more! Also included are an instructional booklet and jam-along CD to practice the lessons from the DVD.

Monster Guitar Method Volume Two teaches you how to transpose all the scales taught in volume one into different keys. You'll be able to figure out what chords go with any given key (chord harmony), how to match major and minor scales in the same key (relative minor), and borrowing notes or chords from different keys (parallel). This volume expands on the rhythmic notation taught in the last installment, and shows you how to use it for funk riffs and other styles. Techniques like hammer-ons, pull-offs, and harmonics are also covered. Included are an instructional booklet and jam-along CD.

Monster Guitar Method Volume Five will teach you everything you ever wanted to know about modes but were too afraid to ask. All seven modes are explained, along with the chord harmony for each one, how to connect them together in the same key (relative), and how to change keys and go from one mode to another (parallel). Also included is an instructional booklet and jam-along CD that lets you really explore the material explained in the DVD. It's perfect for songwriters, lead guitar players, and guitarists who play in jam bands!

Monster Guitar Method Volume Four is perfect for the intermediate to advanced player! It's recommended for songwriters looking for new ideas and ways to advance to the next level. This DVD covers advanced chord harmony; quartal harmony; voicings for major7, dominant7, minor7, minor7b5, and dim7 chords; how sus2, add9, and minor7b5 chords are used; the circle of fifths; secondary dominance; polyrhythms; odd meter; and much more. Also included are an instructional booklet and jam-along CD.

Provides instruction in guitar techniques.

(Instructional). This book is a complete compilation of scales, modes, exotic scales, and theory. It covers the most common and exotic scales, theory on how they're constructed and practical applications. No prior music theory is necessary since every section is broken down and explained very clearly.

This book is great for acoustic guitarists who have learned the basics and are ready to take the next step. Beginning with a brief review of reading standard music notation and TAB, this book takes you further into three major areas of study: sounds, grooves and special techniques; theory and improvisation; and alternate tunings. You'll be introduced to a variety of styles including acoustic funk, New Orleans, gypsy swing, Celtic, bluegrass, Cajun and more. Master the upper positions of the guitar fingerboard as you learn major scales, triads and pentatonic scales. Greg Horne makes learning fascinating concepts easy and fun as he introduces modes and several alternate tunings.