A series of articles written by Nick Minnion ensuring guitar
teachers can teach their students effectively through understanding
the basics of guitar music theory. This series of articles
is aimed at helping guitar tutors teach music theory and becoming
better teachers. They cover the basics for students who don't
understand music theory or are confused about it. They include
tips and tricks for getting that hard to remember theory to
stick even if the student is losing interest in music theory.
From
the Bottom Up
The
Importance of the Major Scale
Don't
believe a word your student says
Correct
Sequence
Use
it or Lose it
Don't
Waste Time Explaining
The
Importance of Repeated Use
Defining
Musical Terms
Motivate
before Mystifying
Examine,
Revise, Consolidate
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