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  Jun 28 2011, 05:35 PM
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 Learning Roadie  Group: Members Posts: 300 Joined: 12-September 09 From: College Station, Texas Member No.: 7.632  |
Hey GMC,
What methods taught you chord theory and application the best? I know that in order to become a better lead player, I need better chord theory and how to really play the right notes. It's where I struggle the most (playing the right notes). So was there any particular books, DVD's, internet videos? What advice do any of you folks have? Thanks 
-------------------- "That's alright I still got my guitar, look out now!" -Hendrix
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Jun 28 2011, 06:35 PM
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 Instructor  Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest Member No.: 10.636 |
Hey mate! Well, I started off with a book from MI (Musicians Insititute), called "Modes for Guitar" - it proved to be insightful and easy to follow
maybe you'll like it, so give it a shot (it also has audio examples and tracks to jam along for each mode)
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Jun 28 2011, 07:14 PM
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 Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia Member No.: 3.341 |
For choosing the right notes while improvising, it's best to work on the guitar, and work with arpeggios, since these are the notes from the actual chords.
Try my arpeggio workshop series, and work your way from there. You will see that each chord contains 3 or more notes, and those notes are scattered on the fretboard in forms of arpeggio patterns. Learning these patterns is first step towards improvising. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Jun 28 2011, 07:54 PM
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Learning Roadie Group: Members Posts: 300 Joined: 12-September 09 From: College Station, Texas Member No.: 7.632 |
QUOTE (Ivan Milenkovic @ Jun 28 2011, 01:14 PM)  For choosing the right notes while improvising, it's best to work on the guitar, and work with arpeggios, since these are the notes from the actual chords. Try my arpeggio workshop series, and work your way from there. You will see that each chord contains 3 or more notes, and those notes are scattered on the fretboard in forms of arpeggio patterns. Learning these patterns is first step towards improvising. I was considering going back through your series, Ivan. I remember you showing me the intro lessons when we did MTP a year or so ago. I'll check them out. Thanks Ivan/Cosmin Also, Cosmin I looked at the MI books on Amazon.com. They all seem to be getting good reviews from people. I might order a book or two from them.
-------------------- "That's alright I still got my guitar, look out now!" -Hendrix
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Jun 28 2011, 07:56 PM
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Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest Member No.: 10.636 |
QUOTE (Brandon Earman @ Jun 28 2011, 06:54 PM) I was considering going back through your series, Ivan. I remember you showing me the intro lessons when we did MTP a year or so ago. I'll check them out. Thanks Ivan/Cosmin Also, Cosmin I looked at the MI books on Amazon.com. They all seem to be getting good reviews from people. I might order a book or two from them. Go for them! I also have the slap guitar one  very good and the funk one
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Jun 28 2011, 08:24 PM
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Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia Member No.: 3.341 |
The funk one from Ross Bolton is great, definitely recommend it!
-------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
- Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :) |
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Jun 29 2011, 05:54 AM
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Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest Member No.: 10.636 |
QUOTE (Ivan Milenkovic @ Jun 28 2011, 07:24 PM) The funk one from Ross Bolton is great, definitely recommend it! Oh yes! that one is wonderful
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Jun 29 2011, 06:25 AM
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 Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 30.506 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina Member No.: 1.289 |
I like the Harmony & Theory book by MI. It's a very complete book and its explanations are very instructive, modern and simple. It covers scales, triads, chords, tonalities, modes, modulation, and many other harmony concepts. 100% recomended!
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