What Level Am I?, Were do I stand in my level of guitar playing? |
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What Level Am I?, Were do I stand in my level of guitar playing? |
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Nov 24 2007, 12:08 PM |
I agree with the majority of what Shellshock says above.
The one difference I would have is that at some stage you will need to learn the conventional names for the scales and modes. Albeit I do agree that it is as important, perhaps more important, to be able to hear and understand the relationship between the notes in a scale and why they are the relative degree that they are. The reason why I think knowing the terminology is important- interaction with other musicians requires some common language. To use Allan Holdsworth as an example has his own system for notating scales and naming that he devised. However he refers to scales in standard language when he discusses what he plays. He knows what he means by 'I'm using the "D Triangle with a vertical slash in it" scale for the c/g polytonal chord' - but I don't . As to what level you are - take a look at the various graded courses that are around. There are now ones for rock guitar as well as classical. To me I would suggest that: Grades 0-4 are basic (elementary school to High School 16 years old/ 'o' level) Grades 5-7 are intermediate (upper high school/ 'A' level) Grade 8 and beyond - advanced (University and beyond). That by the way is for playing, technique, sight reading, composition and theory - if you want to be a rounded musician then you need to be equally strong in all areas. Cheers, Tony -------------------- Get your music professionally mastered by anl AES registered Mastering Engineer. Contact me for Audio Mastering Services and Advice and visit our website www.miromastering.com
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Nov 24 2007, 01:58 PM |
Music theory is a foundation of music. You have to know it. You don`t have to know everything BUT you are required to keep the basic knowlegde in your pinky finger. Learn the way major scales are being constructed to, and chords that are derived from that scales, and you will feel much more satisfied with your musical advancement. Andrew Cockburn`s theory lessons on this forum are great and you should find everything you need ti know about them there. Also you can ask anything you want to know and we will try our best to help you. Cheers
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