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Jul 16 2015, 04:49 PM |
Hi AyanG! Good question!
There isn't an only truth about this. There are amazing guitarists who played really well and that composed amazing tunes who don't know too much about music theory, and on the other side there are lots of them who studied theory and used it cleverly to develop their playing and composing skills. Depending on the style that you want to play, music theory is more or less fundamental, and the basic things you need to know can be different. Based on the names that you shared there, you like advanced rock playing. About, two very good examples are Steve Vai and Joe Satriani. They are rockers, but they also know a lot about music theory. On the other side, we have Jimi Hendrix, who has been the biggest influence for everybody who plays electric guitar, and who never studied music theory, he just used his ear. From my point of view, as everything in life, it's good to find a balance that fits with our taste and personality. We are music lovers, so knowing the language, and a bit about how to connect and use music sounds is something beautiful. There are a few basic things that I recommend learning to everybody, and then, it's up to each student to go deeper. This concepts are: Theory: - Intervals - Major Scale (how it is build) - Relative Scales (Major and minor relation) - Triads, chords and arpeggios - Harmonized major scale - Harmonized minor scale On guitar: - Pentatonic scales (5 positions) - Major and minor scale (5 positions) - Chords (major, minor, maj7th, min7th, dominant and dim) These are some of the basics that will let you understand and analyze the music that you want to play. Some extra stuff that is important based on the guitarists that you named there are: Three notes per string scales Harmonic minor scale Diminished arpeggios Phrygian, Lydian and Mixolydian modes Finally Ear training is the most important thing. Our ear is the connection between the instrument and our mind... All those amazing guitarist have a well trained ear and can learn solos and songs by ear. You can use our theory board to read about this topics, our searcher to find lessons and off course write me anytime you need links or suggestions on what to learn. -------------------- My lessons
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Jul 16 2015, 09:01 PM
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Thanks a lot to both of you for the guidance!!!
-------------------- Thanks and regards,
Ayan |
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Jul 17 2015, 03:40 PM |
I didn't notice that the original post was at Ben's board! Sorry Ben for commenting before you!
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Jul 19 2015, 10:57 PM |
Don't apologise, it's all cool - knowledge is to be shared! Plus I was late at seeing it Definitely! -------------------- My lessons
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