r/Guitar_Theory
39k members
r/Guitar_Theory is a subreddit with 39k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and self-promotion, and the community frequently discusses guitar, theory, chords, scales, and lessons.
A place for guitarists to ask questions and discuss music theory concepts.
Popular Themes in r/Guitar_Theory
#1
Advice Requests
: "Have you ever had online private lessons with any popular guitarist? If yes with whom and how did it go?"
17 posts
#2
Self-Promotion
: "I created a tool to help you master the fretboard for free!"
7 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Free app for practicing guitar theory"
3 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "Theory is not clicking "
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/Guitar_Theory
#1
Guitar
: "Free app for practicing Guitar theory"
98 posts
#2
Theory
: "I’m a designer who has spent 25+ years figuring out the guitar. Here’s how I simplified music Theory and unlocked the fretboard for myself. I hope it can help somebody else understand how Theory connects with guitar."
41 posts
#3
Chords
: "Chords with no 5ths "
34 posts
#4
Scales
: "Guitar Scales Google Sheet"
31 posts
#5
Lessons
: "hit me up if you're a guitarist interested in a free month of Zoom Lessons. I'm a Berklee alum and teacher looking to work with more cool players from Reddit. Email: [email protected]"
12 posts
#6
Learning
: "Good resources for Learning progressions around the neck?"
11 posts
#7
Fretboard
: "What’s your approach to learning the Fretboard?"
10 posts
#8
Practice
: "Do you Practice visualization?"
10 posts
#9
Chord
: "whats is the best way to memorize Chord inversions"
9 posts
#10
Music Theory
: "Where can I find a complete Music Theory course?"
9 posts
Flair Used in r/Guitar_Theory
#1
Question
: "What is the CAGED system?"
45 posts
#2
Resource
: "I’m a designer who has spent 25+ years figuring out the guitar. Here’s how I simplified music theory and unlocked the fretboard for myself. I hope it can help somebody else understand how theory connects with guitar."
22 posts
#3
Discussion
: "hey guitarists of reddit: hit me up if you'd like a free month of live lessons. I'm a berklee alum that teaches 2x a week on Zoom. Music theory and improvisation taught through a song of the week + Q&A. Happy to chat! -Josh"
8 posts
#4
Analysis
: "Major, Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor scales and all their modes and chords to play them over!"
6 posts
#5
Meta
: "Guitar Theory App Part 8: Visualizing 5 essential major/minor scale patterns"
1 post
Member Growth in r/Guitar_Theory
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+6k members(16.7%)
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Last updated: August 8, 2026