Reddit mentions of WT01 - Elementary Rudiments of Music

The Elementary Rudiments of Music. Been around forever. Proven effective. Own a well-worn copy myself.


Link (Canadian amazon) http://www.amazon.ca/Elementary-Rudiments-Music-Barbara-Wharram/dp/1554400112

I used an android app called note reacher and these books

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0882847309

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0800854535

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1554400112


I see no advantage at this point to reading music after working on it for 5 months and becoming fairly competent. I'm glad I learned but it has not added to my ability to make music. Maybe in the future it will pay off.

This workbook that really helped me get theory down. Almost everyone I know who's versed in theory used it, including myself. I'd recommend getting the answer key too. It's cost can put people off, but you gotta look at it like an investment in your music, and it's far cheaper than any school textbook.

start small and work your way up. Elementary Rudiments of Music. Learning theory is about learning music, not just guitar. http://www.amazon.ca/Elementary-Rudiments-Music-Barbara-Wharram/dp/1554400112

For learning guitar, I like fretboard logic.

And as a reference guide and rut breaker the Guitar Grimoire

Elementary Rudiments of Music. If you truly want to get an understanding of theory, stay away from any book that claims to be "theory for guitar players".
http://www.amazon.ca/Elementary-Rudiments-Music-Barbara-Wharram/dp/1554400112

Read 'Elementary Rudiments Of Music' by Barbara Wharram

amazon link

I know you asked for free, but...


Buy this book


Or download it from a torrent site, whatever.

these two books in this order: Rudiments of Music (boring but worth it) and fretboard workbook

with this one as a supplement: theory for guitarists

and this one wouldn't hurt: Fretboard roadmap but may be a bit repetitive if you already got it all figured out