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Feb 19 2021, 09:11 PM
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I found this video very very interesting even though I didn't understand all of it.
It made me want to work on understanding the circle of fifths and ear training. The problem is, I've never found anything that teaches the subject in an enjoyable way in bite-sized chunks that don't take up a lot of practise time. Do any of you work on your ear and basic theory? If so, what do you do? I always find that theory, in any subject, is best learned in a way that is applicable to the things you are currently working on, it seems to make it sink in more. I know there is a big theory section here at GMC but look how inactive it is, it shows that many people steer clear of theory. For me, just reading about theory without application isn't enough. Maybe GMC could have a boxset of lessons made up of small chunks covering the basics of theory while learning some simple chord progressions and maybe simple solos. Nothing needs to be technically difficult on the technique side of things, just enough to demonstrate the theory in an enjoyable way. Even songs like Row Row Row Your Boat wit a simple solo in it would suffice. What do you all think? https://youtu.be/bFtTvqASQ9k Cheers Stay safe people. -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE  “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Feb 22 2021, 03:31 PM
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Great topic! I love Rick Beato's videos!
I understand what you mean Phil. We are experimenting and working on a new type/format of lessons to cover this type of topics. This is the first one that I did. https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/How-to...onize-a-melody/ I would really appreciate if you have any feedback about it. Regarding learning theory. I also prefer to learn things that I can instantly apply to music but there are some basic concepts that we need to incorporate in order to be able to learn the more "musical" or advanced stuff. There are lots of theory books. One of my favorites is in Spanish and it's called "Armonía Funcional" by Claudio Gabis. However, I also got this book in the past and I loved its easy and modern approach: Harmony and Theory: A Comprehensive Source for All Musicians (Essential Concepts). -------------------- My lessons
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Feb 22 2021, 09:56 PM
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QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Feb 22 2021, 02:31 PM)  Great topic! I love Rick Beato's videos! I understand what you mean Phil. We are experimenting and working on a new type/format of lessons to cover this type of topics. This is the first one that I did. https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/How-to...onize-a-melody/ I would really appreciate if you have any feedback about it. Regarding learning theory. I also prefer to learn things that I can instantly apply to music but there are some basic concepts that we need to incorporate in order to be able to learn the more "musical" or advanced stuff. There are lots of theory books. One of my favorites is in Spanish and it's called "Armonía Funcional" by Claudio Gabis. However, I also got this book in the past and I loved its easy and modern approach: Harmony and Theory: A Comprehensive Source for All Musicians (Essential Concepts). That's a great lesson Gab, at first I was a little confused as to why a "third" on those examples was spanned four semitones then I did some Googling and found this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_third so a major third is three staff positions, but then you get a minor third that spans three semitones and two staff positions. I know I over think these things but it messes with my head BUT HAVING SAID THAT, I think that if that lesson had a little bit of an explanation like the wiki one, which is just enough information to absorb, (for me anyway) it would be great. GMC definitely needs more of those, and covering chords and how they are made up. Thanks for that Gab, I'm also going to order that "Harmony and Theory" book  Cheers -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Feb 22 2021, 10:20 PM
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QUOTE (Phil66 @ Feb 22 2021, 05:56 PM) That's a great lesson Gab, at first I was a little confused as to why a "third" on those examples was spanned four semitones then I did some Googling and found this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_third so a major third is three staff positions, but then you get a minor third that spans three semitones and two staff positions. I know I over think these things but it messes with my head BUT HAVING SAID THAT, I think that if that lesson had a little bit of an explanation like the wiki one, which is just enough information to absorb, (for me anyway) it would be great. GMC definitely needs more of those, and covering chords and how they are made up. Thanks for that Gab, I'm also going to order that "Harmony and Theory" book Cheers Thanks for the feedback! Yes, we are trying to keep it the simplest possible so beginners and even people who don't speak English can get the idea and apply it soon. -------------------- My lessons
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Feb 22 2021, 11:04 PM
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Thanks Gab,
I'm looking forward to more. I got the book too. I got it on Kindle but if the diagrams don't come across very good I'll get the physical book. Cheers Stay safe -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Feb 22 2021, 11:58 PM
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QUOTE (Phil66 @ Feb 22 2021, 07:04 PM) Thanks Gab, I'm looking forward to more. I got the book too. I got it on Kindle but if the diagrams don't come across very good I'll get the physical book. Cheers Stay safe Excellent! We can get into the book at the mentoring program! Just read the introduction and you'll see how it takes a score as a story. -------------------- My lessons
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Feb 23 2021, 10:10 AM
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I've just started to read it in my morning tea break at work. It seems like it might be daunting having to read music but I liked it when I read, "Many times, a complicated idea will quickly make sense when you hear it connected to a familiar sound"
I suppose, even if I can't read music I will gain some understanding. Cheers and thanks for the recommendation. Stay safe. -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Feb 23 2021, 02:00 PM
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QUOTE (Phil66 @ Feb 23 2021, 06:10 AM) I've just started to read it in my morning tea break at work. It seems like it might be daunting having to read music but I liked it when I read, "Many times, a complicated idea will quickly make sense when you hear it connected to a familiar sound" I suppose, even if I can't read music I will gain some understanding. Cheers and thanks for the recommendation. Stay safe. Yeah! Even if you are not interested in sight-reading music, knowing the language can be a good help to understand music and improve your overall playing. Again, let me know if you need any help or if you have questions once you reach more advanced sections. -------------------- My lessons
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Feb 23 2021, 02:09 PM
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QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Feb 22 2021, 02:31 PM) Great topic! I love Rick Beato's videos! I understand what you mean Phil. We are experimenting and working on a new type/format of lessons to cover this type of topics. This is the first one that I did. https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/How-to...onize-a-melody/ I would really appreciate if you have any feedback about it. Regarding learning theory. I also prefer to learn things that I can instantly apply to music but there are some basic concepts that we need to incorporate in order to be able to learn the more "musical" or advanced stuff. There are lots of theory books. One of my favorites is in Spanish and it's called "Armonía Funcional" by Claudio Gabis. However, I also got this book in the past and I loved its easy and modern approach: Harmony and Theory: A Comprehensive Source for All Musicians (Essential Concepts). Hi Gabriel, nice idea to create this type of lessons. I would like if it's possible to create some lessons based on the idea of creating power chords for lead guitar and how theory applies there. --------------------  |
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Feb 23 2021, 02:20 PM
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QUOTE (Victor Simion @ Feb 23 2021, 10:09 AM) Hi Gabriel, nice idea to create this type of lessons. I would like if it's possible to create some lessons based on the idea of creating power chords for lead guitar and how theory applies there. Cool! Thanks for the request Victor! I've decided to open a thread to receive more requests. I've opened a thread for requests: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...showtopic=61737 Please keep on sharing ideas there! 
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