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Guitar: The Circle of Fifths for Guitarists: Learn and Apply Music Theory for Guitarists (Learn Guitar Theory and Technique) Kindle Edition
Master the Circle of Fifths and Crack the Secret Code of Music Theory
Discover how to form any scale - in any key
Understand key signatures
Change key musically and effectively
Understand how to apply and hear music theory on the guitar
Instantly know the notes of any major of minor scale
The Circle of Fifths for Guitarists
- Are 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 scale
- An 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.
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- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateOctober 18, 2016
- File size8.6 MB
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Product details
- ASIN : B01M662J9X
- Publisher : www.fundamental-changes.com (October 18, 2016)
- Publication date : October 18, 2016
- Language : English
- File size : 8.6 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 102 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #167,311 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #18 in Music Theory (Kindle Store)
- #22 in Music Techniques (Kindle Store)
- #31 in Guitar Music
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About the author

Joseph Alexander has been a guitarist and expert music tutor for over 20 years. His tuition books are published in four languages and have sold over 2,000,000 copies to widespread critical acclaim.
Currently Joseph is co-writing groundbreaking music methods with Martin Taylor, John Patitucci, Jens Larsen, Levi Clay, Ulf Wakenius, Mark Lettieri, Greg Howe, Steve Morse, Tommy Emmanuel, Mike Stern, and many more...
He is a publisher of over 400 music books and his label, Fundamental Changes is currently accepting manuscripts from a new talented generation of musicians and offers 3x the standard royalty rates to educators.
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Customers find the book provides useful music theory information and explains concepts clearly. They appreciate that it's concise and to the point. Readers mention the book is great for beginners, starting from the basics and going item by item. However, opinions differ on whether it's too simple or complex for beginners.
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Customers find the book easy to understand. It explains music theory from the ground up, making it simple to follow. They say it's a great overview for beginners and an invaluable tool in understanding composition and note selection. The book teaches the fundamentals and sets the structure for understanding keys, notes, and chords on the guitar.
"...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..." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...In this book the author goes step by step explaining in an easy format the concepts on how the Circle Of Fifth works...." Read more
"This is a short, but straightforward and simple explanation of the circle of fifths...." Read more
Customers find the book helpful for understanding and applying the Circle of 5ths on guitar. It provides just enough music theory information to allow them to know everything. The book explains how scales and chords are developed and how to apply them. They say it helps them understand more about chord progressions. The author is adept at simplifying musical theory and keeping it focused. They appreciate his straightforward, practical approach to theory.
"...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...." Read more
"...What makes this book so valuable is relating it to the guitar...." Read more
"...He includes exercises, audio, diagrams, chord charts, fretboard representations to share all this information. I enjoyed this book. Get yours." Read more
"...music for quite some time and while this book was a great reminder for some things I had forgotten, it also introduced some new ways of thinking..." Read more
Customers appreciate the book's concise writing. They find it clear and informative.
"This is a short, but straightforward and simple explanation of the circle of fifths...." Read more
"...Keeps the book short and concise and easy to reference when needed." Read more
"...read it explains so if the mystery of the 5ths I thought it was a little short. I was getting in to learning it and it was at the end...." Read more
"...Very clear and concise writing, short but to the point. Excellent for guitarist who are ready for the next step." Read more
Customers find the book helpful for learning and applying the circle of fifths to guitar.
"Great resource for understanding and applying the Circle of 5ths on guitar." Read more
"A nice introduction to music theory using the guitar and the circle of fifths. Very clear and concise writing, short but to the point...." Read more
"...Based on Alexander's excellent explanation, I can construct the Circle of Fifths and no longer need to memorize it...." Read more
"Perfect book to learn and actually use the circle of fifths for guitar..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the book. Some find it great for beginners and starts from the beginning, leading them item by item, concept by concept. Others mention it's very beginner, not enough guitar specific application, and not a complex book. The scope of the book is limited to learning, and it can be hard to understand at first but keep at it for a few days and you should pick it up.
"...So this is really a book for extreme beginners, who have very little education in music theory...." Read more
"...This book is written like a 'programmed text'. It starts from the beginning, and item by item, concept by concept, leads the reader to a..." Read more
"...It is not a complex book and the scope of the book is limited to learning the major and minor scales and keys...." Read more
"Good introduction to some basic theory. Great for beginners or as a refresher tool if you're picking the instrument back up again." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2018I 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.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2017OK, 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.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2024This is a great reference book to have especially when you are experimenting on writing your own music. The wheel is an excellent visual tool that helps you understand what works together and what doesn’t. It helps you find quickly the notes on every single key including the amount of accidents (b’s /#’s). The circle of fifth presents a lot of theory summarized in just one place. In this book the author goes step by step explaining in an easy format the concepts on how the Circle Of Fifth works. He includes exercises, audio, diagrams, chord charts, fretboard representations to share all this information. I enjoyed this book. Get yours.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2024I have been studying music for quite some time and while this book was a great reminder for some things I had forgotten, it also introduced some new ways of thinking about it from a guitarist perspective. It was definitely worth the money spent.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2024This is a short, but straightforward and simple explanation of the circle of fifths. I especially like that it is written for guitarists (so many are written for piano). I finally understand how the sharps and flats are added to the key signature. I understood the right side of the circle, but now after reading Alexanders book, I understand the left side by ascending in fourths and flatting the 7th. I don't get it all yet, but its waiting in my brain now and I'm sure I'll come back to this book when things really begin to click.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2019As 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!
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- MNightRamallamadingdongReviewed in Canada on October 30, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Well thought out approach.
A lot of guitar method books lack substance when it comes to explaining and utilizing the circle of 5ths. This book has a well thought out approach that makes the topic paletable, and if you master the information in it you'll be very well off as a guitarist. The topic is a critical foundation for any guitar player. Although I feel this book is at a beginner level, as an experienced guitarist with a good understanding of music theory I still found value in it and I still learned some things.
Wish it was longer! I would happily pay more for a longer, more in depth book rather than have to buy seperate books on the topic. It would also be more beneficial for the topic to span all strings of the guitar (although I understand why the author chose to not do so as to not overwhelm the learner). That being said said, the concepts are all there.
- Jose Martinho Pelacani JuniorReviewed in Brazil on August 13, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars At right pace
A book written at right pace. A right balance between deep and summary treatment of subject. Recommemded for beginners to learn it and for professionals for review.
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Nicolas DonathReviewed in France on August 5, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple et clair
Ouvrage qui permet de comprendre le cycle des quintes et la construction des gammes majeurs et mineurs naturelles. Il permet aussi de se représenter le cycle sur le manche car la guitare reste un instrument visuel.
Je recommande 👍🍀
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Amazon CustomerReviewed in Belgium on February 24, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Een helder boek dat je zin geeft om (meer) gitaar te spelen.
Had al heel wat "theorie"-boeken gekocht en les gevolgd aan de muziekschool maar dit is het eerste boek dat zo helder, stap-stap-voor stap, op activerende wijze je door de oh zo belangrijke "circle of fifths" voor gitaar leidt. Ik heb het plezier in gitaar spelen teruggevonden!
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roberto lom.Reviewed in Italy on November 7, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Libro di teoria ma con applicazioni pratiche immediate
Ho acquistato questo libro dopo aver studiato altri manuali della stessa collana. L'autore è un grande insegnante che ha la capacità di trasmettere concetti anche difficili in maniera semplice. Il testo è un manuale pratico, cioè la teoria trova subito applicazione attraverso esempi pratici che puoi suonare immediatamente sulla chitarra. Libro altamente consigliato.
I purchased this book after studying other manuals in the same series. The author is a great teacher who has the ability to convey even difficult concepts in a simple way. The text is a practical manual, that is, the theory is immediately applied through practical examples that you can play immediately on the guitar. Highly recommended book.