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Of course. And, if you know that scales are made of intervals and learn to see and play the intervals on the fretboard, you can translate that tuning into another one. But, if someone only memorizes individual note names, as some do, I think that's much harder to do.
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As noted there are numerous was of mastering the guitar. One way is to immerse yourself in different types of basic guitar music. Like old time country, old country and bluegrass guitar music. Pay attention to the similarities in the chord structures and scales used. Then move on to old time blues songs and again pay attention to the similarities. Go on to country rags and show tunes. Look at some T-Bone Walker chords in his blues. I feel the biggest problem in learning theory is it becomes to much to learn to fast. It just isn't fun. It's like looking at the ocean with an accomplished swimmer and contemplating learning to swim. It seems you're asking how and why. Many people live good lives not learning physics or chemistry. Others are interested in the how and why.
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Technical and rote memory is like memorizing the location of typewriter keys. That alone does not mean you will know how to type anything worthwhile reading.
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But when you sit down to write the great American novel, it's nice not to have to think about the mechanics of the typing part. I still think there's some things just worth memorizing. The fretboard is one of them. |
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I highly suggest starting with a basic guitar music book such as Mel Bay Guitar Method Grade 1. It starts you out at ground zero and it explains basic music notation and how read notes, time signature, keys, etc.
You also learn the fretboard as you go through the practice exercises. With your playing experience you will have no problem with the physical aspect of playing that first timers usually have. Good luck and have lots of fun.
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It seems to be an innate ability that some people have. if you don't have it, you are better of learning by other means (such as tabs) |