Music Theory Guide

Martyr Machine · #1 11-21-2007, 04:32 PM

If I were to write one, would anyone be interested in a fairly in-depth guide explaining intervals, chord/scale construction, modes etc, and some more advanced jazz concepts like tritone substitutions? I figured it would be nice to have a sort of all-around FAQ for members that may be new to the guitar and music theory. It might cut down on some of the more common basic theory threads.

If anyone has any suggestions about what to include in this, just mention it here,

CosmicDebris · #2 11-21-2007, 04:35 PM

Heck yea I would learn from it. I likes learnin

SeanB · #3 11-21-2007, 04:47 PM

Go for it man!

I'll be eager to give it a read and learn from it. I'm always willing to learn new Theory. I'm not fantastic at theory myself.

It would be great if you could include applying the theory to guitar as well.

I think that is where people struggle, including myself. I can learn the notes and how to construct chords, the notes in scales etc but I sometimes struggle to grasp how to use all that on the guitar.

Regards
-Sean

Martyr Machine · #4 11-21-2007, 04:53 PM

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It would be great if you could include applying the theory to guitar as well.

I think that is where people struggle, including myself. I can learn the notes and how to construct chords, the notes in scales etc but I sometimes struggle to grasp how to use all that on the guitar.

Definitely. It's safe to say that almost everyone here is a guitar player anyway, it'd be stupid not to talk about applying theory to the instrument. It will give me an excuse to force my views on all of you (anyone who doesn't think theory is as heated a subject as politics isn't a real musician)

SeanB · #5 11-21-2007, 04:59 PM

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(anyone who doesn't think theory is as heated a subject as politics isn't a real musician)

lol!

When are we going to expect this epic guide then? =]

Regards
-Sean

Martyr Machine · #6 11-21-2007, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanB

lol!

When are we going to expect this epic guide then? =]

Regards
-Sean

I'll make a thread a start putting up bits and pieces at a time. There's no reason I can't have most of it done within a week (I have no social life and lots of spare time)

SeanB · #7 11-21-2007, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Martyr Machine

(I have no social life and lots of spare time)

You should never admit that haha!

Cool though, I'll be looking forward to it.

Regards
-Sean

Wild_Child · #8 11-21-2007, 05:56 PM

That would be one hell of a task. I'd suggest just covering the basics in depth, rather than covering advanced concepts, which are quite literally never ending.

I look forward to seeing the results. Good luck!

scotte_za · #9 11-21-2007, 06:11 PM

That sounds like a damn fine idea to me

jemplayer55 · #10 11-21-2007, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by scotte_za

That sounds like a damn fine idea to me

I say go for it! There is no such thing as too much theory!

Synaesthesia · #11 11-23-2007, 06:07 AM

Let us know when its up

Martyr Machine · #12 11-23-2007, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Synaesthesia

Let us know when its up

I'm hoping to have the modes section done tonight. I'll cover intervals, chord/scale construction, and progressions afterwards.

satchmo72 · #13 11-23-2007, 06:52 PM

ooh yeah, love new theory stuff, especially since I have been writing alot and would like to know what I'm doing accidently and how to improve on it.

Thanks a ton, looking forward to it!!!