Welcome to Modern Guitar Harmony
At Modern Guitar Harmony, we’re passionate about helping you unlock the mysteries of advanced harmony, improvisation, and technique. Whether you’re diving into modal interchange, exploring jazz guitar voicings, or mastering the art of improvisation, we provide the tools and resources to elevate your playing. Our eBooks, courses, and mentorship programs are designed by expert guitarists, blending deep musical theory with practical, real-world application.
Join our growing community of forward-thinking musicians and gain access to exclusive insights from world-renowned artists like Ben Monder and John Stowell. From comprehensive eBooks to personalized mentorship and cutting-edge courses, Modern Guitar Harmony is your gateway to mastering the art of modern guitar playing. Discover your potential and redefine what’s possible on the guitar.
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Modern Guitar Harmony can be found in the following places;
Youtube Interviews
Ben Monder Interviewed by Mick Wright
Ben Monder “Planetarium” Interview by Mick Wright
Johannes Haage Interviewed by Mick Wright Nov 24
Johannes Haage “Voice Motion” Interview by Mick Wright
Randy Roos Interviewed by Mick Wright – Part 1
Randy Roos Interviewed by Mick Wright – Part 2
Stelios Mihas “9 Early Pieces Mick Goodrick” Interviewed by Mick Wright
Wolfgang Muthspiel Interviewed by Mick Wright
Short Stories for Modern Times
Short Stories are small compositions crafted from the cycles in the Goodrick Almanacs (Now available for FREE here).
These compositions don’t just follow the whole cycle as the pieces can change key, add melody and chromatic notes, involve counterpoint and much more. Enjoy these little soundscapes!!
Short Story #1 – Spread 3 Part Fourth Cycles (Marc Rum)
Short Story #2 – Closed 3 Part Fourth Modulating Cycles (Marc Rum ) – Favourite
Short Story #3 – Harmonic Minor Cycle 4 (Marc Rum)
Short Story #4 – Bass Line Movement in Harmonic Minor (Marc Rum)
Short Story #5 – Spread Quartal Harmony Cycles 2 & 6 (Marc Rum)
Short Story #6 – Harmonic Minor Cycle 6 (Marc Rum)
Short Story #7 – Major Scale Quartal Harmony Cycle 2 (Marc Rum)
Short Story #8 – Spread Triads in C Major Cycle 2 (Marc Rum)
Short Story #9 – Spread Triads in C Major Cycle 2 (Marco Giussani)
Short Story #10 – Melodic Minor Spread Triads Cycle 2 (Marco Giussani)
Short Story #11 – 3:2 Polyrhythm in C Melodic Minor Closed Triads (Marc Rum)
Short Story #12 – Harmonic Minor Closed Triads Cycle 2 (Marc Rum)
Short Story #13 – Harmonic Minor Spread Triads Cycle 2 (Marco Giussani)
Short Story #15 – Improv in Melodic and Harmonic Minor using Spread Triads (Marc Rum)
Short Story #16 – Major Spread Triads Cycle 4 (Marc Rum)
Short Story #18 – Prelude in C Major Spread Triads Cycle 4 (Marco Giussani)
Short Story #19 – “Monderisms” – Harmonic Minor Cycle 4 (Marc Rum)
Short Story #22 – Tupacem “Lydian Cluster Triads” (Recording Marc Rum)
Short Story #23 – Solo Guitar “Hungarian Minor” (Marc Rum)
Short Story #24 – Random Cycles Etude (Marc Rum)
Short Story #25 – Alien Conversation in Hungarian Minor (Marc Rum)
Practical Talk
Guitar Harmony Basics with Tom Lippincott
How To Use The Mick Goodrick Almanacs
Jack Pezanelli’s Triads Over Bass Notes for Non-Functional Reharmonization
Jingle Bells using Back Cycling Triads, Contrary Motion etc
Tribute to Mick Goodrick by Tom Lippincott (and Lesson)
Voice Motion by Johannes Haage Book Review
MGH Philosophy
13 Steps to Musical Integration
Embrace Your Originality and Uniqueness on Your Guitar
Gear Talk
Harley Benton R-458 FFB Multiscale Guitar Review
How Do I Get a Great Tone From My Player Telecaster?
Bite Size Life
Bite Size Guitar Theory Lessons
Guitar Theory Lesson 1 – The Musical Alphabet (Blog and Youtube Vid)
General Articles
10 Top Guitarists Pay Tribute to Mick Goodrick
MGH Guitarists to Watch
Stelios Mihas and Mick Goodrick’s 9 Early Pieces
Mikko Hilden – MGH Guitarist of the Month – April 2024
Barry McCormack – MGH Guitarist of the Month – March 2024
Az Samad – MGH Guitarist of the Month – February 2024
Steve Herberman – MGH Guitarist of the Month – January 2024
Tom Lippincott – MGH Guitarist of the Month – December 2023
Christian Miller – MGH Guitarist of the Month – November 2023
Mike Papapavlou – MGH Guitarist of the Month – October 2023
Beth Marlis – MGH Guitarist of the Month – September 2023
Tim Mirth – MGH Guitarist of the Month – August 2023
Josh Workman – MGH Guitarist of the Month – July 2023