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Guitar: The Circle of Fifths for Guitarists: Learn and Apply Music Theory for Guitarists (Learn Guitar Theory and Technique)

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Master the Circle of Fifths and Crack the Secret Code of Music TheoryDiscover how to form any scale - in any keyUnderstand key signaturesChange key musically and effectivelyUnderstand how to apply and hear music theory on the guitarInstantly know the notes of any major of minor scale The Circle of Fifths for GuitaristsAre you aware of key signatures, keys and scales but don’t quite know how they fit together?Would you like to have complete freedom to build and use the right scales on guitar?Do you want to know exactly which notes to play in any major or minor scale?Do you know how to change key smoothly and easily?The Circle of Fifths for Guitarists will teach you to build, understand and use the essential building-blocks of music theory to become a better musician, quickly and easily. Here’s what you get:A complete course, building from the first principles of music that allows you to create, understand and master the Circle of Fifths.Discover how to build every major and relative minor scales.Understand how key signatures work and instantly know the notes of any scaleAn instant trick to tell you the notes in any key, just using by looking at your guitar fretboard!Bonus: Learn to instantly see the relationships six ‘secret’ closely related key changes that you can use in your own writing and playing instantly.Are you Missing part of the puzzle?Most guitarists know a lot of scales, but few actually understand the essential principles of how they are built and how they relate to each other.The Circle of Fifths is like an ancient ‘Rosetta Stone’ of music theory that not only tells you which notes are in any key, but also contains the secret of how every scale is built and how every scale relates to each other.In The Circle of Fifths, you will not only learn how The Circle works, but you will also learn to build it yourself and gain instant access to the deep inner core of theory that governs everything in music.The Circle of Fifths for Guitarists shows how every key, scale, chord and modulation works in music. It’s essential knowledge of any aspiring musician.Hear it!Theory is just knowledge, but once you hear it, it becomes music. The Circle of Fifths for Guitarists contains many supporting audio examples to help you get inside the theory and quickly apply the concepts to your own playing. This book is Free on Kindle Unlimited Read more

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Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 18, 2016


Language ‏ : ‎ English


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    • This book really is worth the effort.
Format: Paperback
I am new to guitar playing and all I really wanted to know was how a capo worked. I mean what was really going on from the standpoint of music theory. Yes, I did poke around on the internet and found many videos, blobs and web pages. I still couldn’t really understand it. Admittedly, I am slow. But while trying to figure this all out I kept coming across this thing called the circle of fifths. Researching that I came across this book. I thought what the heck, why recreate the wheel – somebody else wrote a book trying to explain the concept. Now I have nothing to compare it to from the standpoint of formal music education, but what I do know is this, if you spend the time to really follow the very systematic explanations you will understand how the circle of fifths is created and more importantly how it is used. In the process of learning that you will also learn how major and minor scales are created and if you really pay attention you can figure out how guitar chords are created off the major scales. I also took the concept and walked it over to the minor scales as well. All in all are there better books on this subject? I don’t know. Do I feel like I have a good grasp of this topic? Yes I do. Do I understand how a capo works now? Yes. Did this book teach me that – not directly but because it equipped me with an understanding of the guitar fret board and what is going on it indirectly did. The bonus to studying through all of the examples I also learned what transposition is all about. So Mr. Alexander well done and thank you for putting this information out there for budding guitarists learn a powerful conceptual tool. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2018 by dk
    • Great theory book, explained simply
Format: Paperback
This theory book on the circle of fifths has been incredibly helpful in lifting a lot of the fog of theory for me as a guitarist. It’s really insightful but super easy to understand at the same time. The examples and diagrams are very helpful to visualize everything. Right off the bat, I’m already modulating keys! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2026 by Amazon Customer
    • Very good book, even for a beginner
Format: Paperback
I've been playing the guitar for years, okay, decades. I've never had any formal training and whenever I tried to dabble into theory I was lost. This book helped me understand the circle of fifths, and how the harmonic minor scale comes into play with the major scale. The language was very easy to understand as well. This book was a very good step for me to take toward learning what I want to learn. I'm a decent player, but learning theory will make me much better, this was a good start. I would even recommend it for a beginner. I didn't think the book touched enough on guitar playing itself, but in some sense it doesn't need to. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2019 by R.S. Hamilton
    • Circle of fifths made easy.
Format: Kindle
OK, full disclosure: I'm writing this because the author promised me a free book if I wrote a review. But please believe me, if it sucked I would tell you. (Also why would I want another one of his books?) So three stars for not sucking. Another star for being written in a style that's easy and fun to read. You should know that this is a short book, so in terms of words per dollar it' no bargain, but in terms of what I learned in the time I invested it's a small miracle, and that's where it earns the fifth star. I've never studied music, but I did take 3 years of band and at one time could read music easily (it comes back quickly). Reading this book was like having the veil drawn. It explains so much of what I already knew. As I read I had many "so that's why...." moments. I suspect there are many explications of the circle of fifths out there, and I suppose a lot of them are just as concise and easy to follow. What makes this book so valuable is relating it to the guitar. Trying to understand the circle of fifths and its related concepts in the abstract is like studying physics or math (which it sorta is). Taking it in as you literally play it on your guitar makes it just seem like common sense. My guess is that if you are an experienced guitarists you already know the circle of fifths, you just may not know that you know it. This book will make you feel smarter. If you are an aspiring guitarists or singer/songwriter it will probably make you a better one. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2017 by Donna Sue
    • excellent book. written clearly so even i get it
Format: Paperback
i have been playing for many years on and off. this book is really well done. i have learned a lot about the circle of fifths and how it works more than any other source i have read.
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2026 by Michael R
    • Great in-depth book on the topic
Format: Paperback
As one who has attempted to play the guitar over the years, in fits and starts, I decided to take it up again. I always wanted to learn something about musical theory. I have found numerous books on guitar playing, music theory, and the like and most of them referred to the circle of fifths. I have a vague understanding of this concept (sharps clockwise, flats counter-clockwise, but really don't understand how to apply this to playing the guitar. The books I referenced only delve into minimal detail, however my goal is to understand how to actually apply the circle to guitar playing. Those books failed for the most part to do so. For a text to simply state "use the circle in your music playing" may be fine for those musically inclined or with musical training, but for 66 y.o. with minimal background of the subject, help is needed. Scanning through this book, the author starts off with notes, intervals, etc. then quickly delves into scales, keys, then into the prime topics concerning the circle. Therefore, I would suggest having read a book on basic music theory, e.g. Music theory for Dummies, prior to picking up this book to give you a better understanding of music theory. Having said that, prior knowledge is not necessary for understanding the concepts presented in this book. As stated, I have only started reading the first chapter, but a page by page scan indicates that I will be able to follow along and understand the circle without difficulty. As a bennie, their are audio samples on line for each of the examples provided in the book. For the money, well worth it! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2019 by Big Steve
    • Great book from a series of great books
Format: Paperback
Very helpful book. What most instructors make complicated, this book goes step by step with examples to make much easier to digest.
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2025 by Dan Hunt
    • In Depth Explanation Targeted Specifically to Guitarists
Format: Paperback
As a guitar teacher, and a moderator of a songwriter’s workshop, I’ve always included a study of The Circle of Fifths as part of my curriculum for my more advanced students. Mr. Alexander has added some deep insight into my understanding of the concept both as it relates to the fretboard and it can be a valuable tool in the songwriting process. While I’ve always known how to use The Circle, I find his detailed account of how to construct it starting from square one adds a deeper understanding of not only its functionality, but how it relates to those of us who read staff. I found his treatise on using The Circle as a modulation tool for composition to be particularly lucid and something to keep in my back pocket while writing new pieces. Well organized, logically laid out, an easy read delivered with a certain amount of humor makes this a valuable teaching tool —John E Mauser Guitar Instructor Studio Producer/Engineer Midnight Watch Music ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2021 by Johnny Mau

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