You've memorized scales, learned chord shapes, and begun to understand how music works on the fretboard. Now it's time to take the next step and think like a musician.

Fretboard Theory Volume II builds on the foundation established in the first volume, teaching the advanced concepts musicians use to create richer chord progressions, more expressive solos, and more compelling music. Through practical examples, real song references, and a step-by-step approach, you'll learn to apply advanced music theory naturally and confidently in your own playing.

Whether you want to improvise with greater freedom, write more sophisticated songs, or better understand the music you hear and play, Fretboard Theory Volume II will help you connect the dots and take your musicianship to the next level.

INSIDE YOU'LL LEARN HOW TO:

• Think in keys, tonal centers, and number systems

• Create richer chord progressions

• Handle key changes with confidence

• Unlock borrowed chords and modal interchange

• Build melodic solos with chord tones

• Expand your sound with harmonic minor and parallel scales

• Connect chords with voice leading

• Add color and texture with pedal tones

• See how these concepts are used in hundreds of classic songs

Unlike traditional music theory books that focus on notation and abstract concepts, Fretboard Theory Volume II teaches advanced guitar theory through familiar songs, real musical examples, and practical applications you can immediately use in your own playing.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

Suitable for acoustic, electric, and bass guitars. Best for intermediate and advanced players who already know the basics, can play songs, and are ready to truly understand how music works.

CONTINUE YOUR LEARNING

For the complete learning experience, get Fretboard Theory Volumes I + II Combined, which includes the entire system in one comprehensive volume.

For players who prefer video instruction, Fretboard Theory is sold separately as a comprehensive online video course through GuitarMusicTheory.com.

About the Author

Hailed as a “music-theory expert” by Rolling Stone magazine, guitarist Desi Serna is the author of the very popular Fretboard Theory line of guitar instructional material as well as Guitar Theory For Dummies and Guitar Rhythm and Technique For Dummies. He is known for his practical, hands-on approach to music teaching, with a focus on the guitar fretboard and emphasis on popular songs. Desi honed his craft through decades of teaching, performing, and publishing. He’s online everyday managing his GuitarMusicTheory.com website and messaging with his customers. Originally from Toledo, Ohio, Desi and his family live near Nashville, Tennessee.

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