Alright guys. Im a bit of a hopless case when it comes to music theory, as the only theory i know is the stuff about the pentatonic scale and a miniscule amount of time signatures. You see i have never had any form of music lesson in my life, but i am improving in guitar really quick. But my girlfriend is very musically advanced, she plays piano, flute and guitar, and is really boned up on her theory too. She wants me to start writing songs with her and i think i will need some theory knowledge to understand some of the things she talks about. Anyone point me where to start?
Thanks
David x
David Watts
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Your question is a little difficult to answer because it's a little too open and general. A forum like this is better for very specific questions.
That said, this site has a Theory section with numerous articles dealing with the basics of music theory in a user friendly manner.
I'd recommend starting with:
Theory Without Tears by David Hodge.
Basic Music Theory by Bruce Fleming.
The Power of Three by David Hodge.
Five To One by David Hodge.
These will lead you into other articles in the Theory section, but please feel free to ask questions if things are unclear.
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Great, thanks mate. Ill check out those articles and any questions that arise from those will be asked here. Im so glad to be back in the welcoming, helpful arms of this forum!
David
David Watts
Takamine G-Series - £229
Fender STD American Telecaster (Cola Red) - £849
Vox 15watt AMP (Valve pre amp) - £129
Acoustic/Electric Rhythm and Lead (Occasionally) Southport Elim Youth Band
Former Aftershock 24/7 Rhythm Guitarist (Band split)
I'll bet your girlfriend can teach you a lot.
"A cheerful heart is good medicine."
She already has, and her dad is a retired music teacher so i could get a lot off him, the only problem with him is that he will have nothing to do with any music that isnt classical or jazz, but maybe for theory i could just pick his brains!
Never really realised how important theory was until i tried writing my own full song without a band!
David
David Watts
Takamine G-Series - £229
Fender STD American Telecaster (Cola Red) - £849
Vox 15watt AMP (Valve pre amp) - £129
Acoustic/Electric Rhythm and Lead (Occasionally) Southport Elim Youth Band
Former Aftershock 24/7 Rhythm Guitarist (Band split)
Well i don't have advice but. I would like to wish you good luck and best wishes
-Liz
Umgd
Thanks guys. I forgot how suppourting the members of this forum are! Its really encouraging. Im looking forward to becoming a part of this community properly again as well!
David
David Watts
Takamine G-Series - £229
Fender STD American Telecaster (Cola Red) - £849
Vox 15watt AMP (Valve pre amp) - £129
Acoustic/Electric Rhythm and Lead (Occasionally) Southport Elim Youth Band
Former Aftershock 24/7 Rhythm Guitarist (Band split)
