For beginer to intermediate scales & theory

JEMsnUVs4j · #1 02-01-2009, 11:45 AM

Looking around for my stepson to find a decent website that can start out with the basics of scales, structure & theory and take him to the itermediate levels. One that has detail but not hard to follow.

Any suggestions?

Jaden · #2 02-01-2009, 12:16 PM

I dont know the level you stepson plays at but the Doug Doppler DVD Diatonic theory and harmony is very very good..
its not a DVD to put on a watch all the way through, there is about 6 months + of lessons and hard work in there. sometimes you could put it on for 5 mins and have a months practise

JEMsnUVs4j · #3 02-01-2009, 03:41 PM

He has played for a couple of years by ear but has no formal training. Wanting to master the art of "Shred" knowing scales, modes and theory.

Bang_Bang · #4 02-01-2009, 06:02 PM

im looking into the same thing, been playing for like 20 years but never took lessons or learned any scales just play by ear which can only get you so far. im also looking for a good starting point with scales theory ect...

samples from his dvd guitar411.com/s_video.html

Jaden · #5 02-01-2009, 06:22 PM

buy Doug's DVD then chaps - its great !
and for shredding - Paul Gilbert - Intense Rock 1

Bang_Bang · #6 02-01-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaden

buy Doug's DVD then chaps - its great !
and for shredding - Paul Gilbert - Intense Rock 1

nice thx for the info. i already have pauls intense rock 1 & 2 + get out of my yard dvd.

JEMsnUVs4j · #7 02-01-2009, 07:57 PM

If you already have Paul's is it not helping or hard to follow or??

Bang_Bang · #8 02-01-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JEMsnUVs4j

If you already have Paul's is it not helping or hard to follow or??

i can follow it, but its more of a "here are some licks to help you play fast" thing i mean he goes over alot of stuff but really doesn't go into scales, theory that much just legato, arpeggios, hammer ons and pull offs, alternate picking stuff.

youtube.com/watch?v=xzYGj4wr8l8&feature=related

JEMsnUVs4j · #9 02-01-2009, 11:54 PM

That's what I want him to stay away from...

He needs step by step process of learning scales, relevant theory and modes.

Jaden · #10 02-02-2009, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JEMsnUVs4j

That's what I want him to stay away from...

He needs step by step process of learning scales, relevant theory and modes.

DD then, PG is as described - shred fest.
DD dvd is scales and modes, 7th's etc etc loads of work !

teokiatuan · #11 02-02-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JEMsnUVs4j

That's what I want him to stay away from...

He needs step by step process of learning scales, relevant theory and modes.

theory is important,

but make sure he doesn't get bored with it

let him have FUN by just playing and making music too!

JEMsnUVs4j · #12 02-04-2009, 10:48 AM

Believe me he's not bored or lacking fun. He just needs to find a quality tutorial/lessons other than traveling many miles that wont fit in with his school/work schedule to learn from a quality teacher.

markg5150 · #13 02-04-2009, 12:18 PM

+1 on the Doug Doppler DVD

SkellumTones · #14 03-12-2009, 09:41 AM

Try out this site - Justin is quite a good teacher and well worth a look...

I can't post links yet but try out this site w w w.justinguitar.com

Hope this helps..

**jim777** · #15 03-12-2009, 10:58 AM

In my 30+ years of playing I've found Jack Zucker's "Sheets of Sound" to be the best book available for improving both the depth and breadth of your knowledge. Take a look, but I wouldn't suggest it for a total beginner. It's perfect for an intermediate player though.