Master Guitar Theory. Play with Confidence.
Understanding guitar theory shouldn’t be complicated. Whether you’re a beginner exploring your first scale or an advanced player diving into chord voicings, AltGuitar is your ultimate resource for mastering the fretboard.
Our platform offers interactive fretboards, guitar scale tabs, and a comprehensive chord voicing library – all designed to help guitarists play smarter and sound better.
About the Author – Embee
With over three decades of guitar experience, Embee has spent much of his life immersed in both playing and teaching the instrument. He’s the founder of popular guitar blogs like The Acoustic Guitarist and The Lefty Guitarist, and previously ran online guitar stores including Guitar Kit World and Custom Guitar Builder.
At Alt Guitar, Embee focuses on making music theory practical and accessible. Whether you’re learning scales, exploring chord shapes, or using interactive fretboard tools, his goal is to help guitarists of all levels build a deeper understanding of the instrument—one note at a time.
Our Mission
“Making guitar theory simple, accessible, and practical for every guitarist.”
We’re here to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Our content focuses on why certain scales work over specific chords and how you can apply this knowledge to your playing. With structured learning paths and dynamic tools, we help you gain a deeper understanding of the guitar.
Why Guitar Theory Matters
Understanding guitar theory unlocks endless possibilities:
- Write Better Music: Craft solos and songs with a clear understanding of keys and harmonies.
- Improve Improvisation: Know exactly which scales work over which chords.
- Master the Fretboard: Connect scale patterns and play confidently in any key.