Here is a non-exhaustive list of books that have been and still are important to me in the learning process and to find answers to all questions that may arise.( Theory, Harmony, Chords, Scales....)

Hope you guys will find it useful. I will complete this list over time of course!


- Mark Levine - The Jazz Theory Book
- Mick Goodrick - The advancing Guitarist
- Jacques Siron - The Inner Part
- Ted Greene - Chord Chemistry / Modern Chord Progressions

I have "Chord Chemistry" and it's an amazing book. It has lots of chords and very useful information about how to use them. I bought it because I read some Steve Vai's interviews where he recommend it. I heard about the other ones but I've never heard about this one: Jacques Siron - The Inner Part. What can you tell me about this book?

Troy Stetina - Speed Mechanics
Troy Stetina - Fretboard Mastery

Gone through most of Speed Mechanics, it's awesome for developing your technique.

Only just started Fretboard Mastery, but so far so good. It's about theory and composition.

I misread that as theory and constipation..... I either need an eye test or I need to lie down..

Speed Mechanics does have some great and unusual licks

Great choice!! This has been one of the most important books for me about technique.

I would like to add two books that are always named in this type of threads... Creative Guitar 1 & 2 by Guthrie Govan!

The only music book i have is

Complete idiots guide to musictheory

Havent read the that much but i have learned some things

Berklee Practice Method - Guitar / Larry Baione
Symmetrical scale / Don Moc
Music theory for the rock guitarist/ Ben Bolt

Guthrie's books are amazing! I ran them through and I still go back for some inspiration from time to time anyway, I might seem Guthrie obsessed, but I LOVE everything that this guy does.

I really need that chord chemistry book - thanks for an excellent thread!