Basics

Here you can find some helpful charts covering some music theory basics. I am keeping things limited to first position and barre chords on the guitar. Of course, you’re free to go beyond these starting points when trying out the exercises on this site. However, for total beginners, all the background knowledge required is contained on the following pages.

1. Chords in the Key of C major
2. Scale Degrees in some Common Keys
3. How to Write a Song: Songwriting is Easy