Where can I filter by cateogry?

Hello, I'm looking at the lessons, seems awesome.[br][br]I would like to filter the lessons by category tho, I'd really love to go straight for music theory but I cannot find all the theory videos, at least filter by them.... Is there any way?[br]Thank you

Hi!

I don't think it's possible to apply a filter here as you think you want to do.

Theory is already integrated progressively within GTs course structure. Basics in Fundamentals 1 & 2, and then streaming in from there pertinent to application.

I totally get the the enthusisam driving a thirst for knowledge, but knowing isn't doing. e.g. Understanding the notation convention on the staff & theory of sheet music isn't reading it fluidly under performance pressure at tempo.

I've taught a over a lifetime myself in a different even more testing dynamic instructional environment, and there is no shortcut. Learning anything complex takes time, and if the information doesn't relate in a pragmatically associative way, it not only interferes with active learning to the point it'll become a slog, but is often not assimilated.

IME&O just trust GT instruction and instructors here to take you to the destination with the course structure block by building block, and enjoy the light bulb moments of the journey. Trust me when I say honestly,that I'm a tech manual reader cover to cover, the kind of guy who does read the manual and turns up fully prepped and then some being used to a 'take no prisoners', 'get it right or you're going home' work environment, but music theory on its own a infinitum will quickly become pretty dry stuff even for someone with the steel discipline.

If you are really set upon wanting to accelerate the process, obtain an overview, or immerse yourself in theory, I'd suggest starting with a book in an easily understood presentation style like "Music Theory for Dummies", or "Guitar All-In-One For Dummies" and reading it in parallel with GTs course.

In the interim, here's something from GT to wet your appetite and perhaps pique interest.

Hey & welcome to GT!

Originally Posted by: jtcdanieltest1

Hello, I'm looking at the lessons, seems awesome.[br][br]I would like to filter the lessons by category tho, I'd really love to go straight for music theory but I cannot find all the theory videos, at least filter by them.... Is there any way?

First, thanks to manXcat for the great reply! In general, much of the music theory that is taught on the site is in the context of a course or tutorial because it is directly applicable to the material.

I have some stand alone theory lessons. But even there I am quick to show the practical application of the theory. It's important to keep your conceptual learning on pace with your physical skills.

With that in mind, what is your skill level? What lessons are you currently working on? If you are a beginner, then all the theory you need is built into the context of the Guitar Fundamentals courses. Likewise for the style courses, if you are ready for that level.

But you can just dive right in to my theory lessons! Use this link to get to my instructor directory & scroll down until you get to the third section. That's has tutorials covering learning the notes on the fretboard, below that learning to read music, then scales & intervals. Then there is a section with tutorials covering fairly advanded theory concepts, appropriately called, Music Theory. :)

https://www.guitartricks.com/instructor.php?input=155014

Below that section are even more tutorials on connecting scales & chords.

But remember that most of the theory taught at GT is integrated into the material. For example, if you worked through only my theory tutorials, you'd never learn how to use theory concepts to improvise. But I have a whole series of tutorials on improvisation that has all the theory built into the lessons! Scroll down about halfway through my directory to get to that section.

Hope that helps! Please ask more if necessary & have fun!