Music theory
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Music theory
Hello all, I am looking for a book of music theory with scales, chord progressions.. Mostly just to learn how these work; the theory behind it. I've read a couple of eBooks, but they are to much for me to read behind my screen and to much to print out
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Hi Stewie
When I was younger I learned everything about harmony, figured bass, rhtythms with theory work books and also just listening to 3 new cds a week and just collecting more and more music.
Here is the exam board who publish theory booklets. They are only £3 each
www.abrsm.org/
When I was younger I learned everything about harmony, figured bass, rhtythms with theory work books and also just listening to 3 new cds a week and just collecting more and more music.
Here is the exam board who publish theory booklets. They are only £3 each
www.abrsm.org/
Having a break from online activity for a while to concentrate on music. Please email if you need to get in touch. Matt
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Jazzology by Robert Rawlins and Nor Eddine Bahha, published by Hal Leonerd.
trust me it wont dissapoint. When I was still at school/sixth form i use to spend all my lunch brakes in the library reading up on theory in the music section. This is the best book i've found so far and not many others come close. I know its called Jazzology but its good for all genres.
Jazzology by Robert Rawlins and Nor Eddine Bahha, published by Hal Leonerd.
trust me it wont dissapoint. When I was still at school/sixth form i use to spend all my lunch brakes in the library reading up on theory in the music section. This is the best book i've found so far and not many others come close. I know its called Jazzology but its good for all genres.
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Fingerboard Theory for Guitar by Mike Christiansen is excellent. I was just reading through it for the umpteenth time last night.
http://www.amazon.com/Harmony-Theory-Co ... 907&sr=8-1
This isn't a bad book...it's hard to put to guitar though, in my opinion. Paul's book rec looks better...think I might order it.
This isn't a bad book...it's hard to put to guitar though, in my opinion. Paul's book rec looks better...think I might order it.
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I'd suggest a jazz improv book or two. Or the Guitar Grimoire books, which I hear are good.
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LTD H500 [Dist/Jazz] [9s, D/Drop C]
LTD H1001 [81/85] [10s, C#/Drop B]
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Boss SD-1 [mod soon]
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Randall RS412LB [Emi Super V]
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LTD H500 [Dist/Jazz] [9s, D/Drop C]
LTD H1001 [81/85] [10s, C#/Drop B]
GCB-95 [mod soon]
Boss SD-1 [mod soon]
Fryette Sig:X [soon]
Ampeg V412 [Emi Governor/MOW]
Randall RS412LB [Emi Super V]
DR strings
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There are some great books there and I will be ordering some of them too!
I think a great avenue to explore too is orchestration. Teaching yourself to think not as a guitarist but as a musician.
It is a very exciting journey.
This site is run by a chap who completely selflessly offers online free help
http://www.northernsounds.com/forum/for ... y.php?f=97
Beginning is not as hard as you think. Start by finding a piece of music that sounds like there is a lot going on in it but means alot to you. Buy the score and the cd and your journey begins there...as simple as that.
What is fun after a few listens then is changing things in the score.
My old professor Dr Goss' compositions were all pieces based on another piece of music. They are all completely original sounding too but just born out of a previous work.
For me I found all theory mind boggling hard for years until like a revelation I realised I was trying to understand theory with the absense of the audio.
Once I connected everything with hands on sound the theory seemed easy!
Matt, rock on my muckers!!
I think a great avenue to explore too is orchestration. Teaching yourself to think not as a guitarist but as a musician.
It is a very exciting journey.
This site is run by a chap who completely selflessly offers online free help
http://www.northernsounds.com/forum/for ... y.php?f=97
Beginning is not as hard as you think. Start by finding a piece of music that sounds like there is a lot going on in it but means alot to you. Buy the score and the cd and your journey begins there...as simple as that.
What is fun after a few listens then is changing things in the score.
My old professor Dr Goss' compositions were all pieces based on another piece of music. They are all completely original sounding too but just born out of a previous work.
For me I found all theory mind boggling hard for years until like a revelation I realised I was trying to understand theory with the absense of the audio.
Once I connected everything with hands on sound the theory seemed easy!
Matt, rock on my muckers!!
Having a break from online activity for a while to concentrate on music. Please email if you need to get in touch. Matt
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