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My illustrated music theory books

I'm Brian Callipari. I write and draw books for understanding music visually: with diagrams, colors, and chord symbols, no sheet music. There are eight PDF books, translated into eight languages (Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Turkish, and Japanese), with interactive apps and example videos.

• Illustrated Harmony

  153 pages + 2 apps + Videos

  In my illustrated book I explain harmony visually and intuitively, with interactive apps and videos.

• Illustrated Modes

  190 pages + 1 app + Videos

  My illustrated book on the musical modes: I explain them visually, with apps and example videos.

• Illustrated Harmony 2

  218 pages + 2 apps + Videos

  The second part of my illustrated harmony book, with advanced concepts, apps and example videos.

• Illustrated Chord Extensions

  209 pages + 4 apps + Videos

  I explain harmonic tensions visually and intuitively in my illustrated book, plus apps and videos.

• Magic Glue for Guitar Players

  180 pages + 4 apps + Videos

  My illustrated book for guitarists: I connect theory and practice visually, with apps and videos.

• Arrangements Illustrated

  142 pages + 3 apps + Videos

  In my illustrated book I explain musical arrangements visually, with interactive apps and videos.

• Illustrated Scales

  154 pages + 1 app + Videos

  My follow-up to Illustrated Modes: composing with every scale that exists, plus apps and videos.

• Illustrated Music from Scratch

  Notes, scales, and chords from scratch, using guitar and piano as tools for any instrument. Apps and videos. Pre-order now: out December 10, 2026.