Circle of Fifths
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Someday I'll overcome my ignorance and comprehend theory, but until then...
This is what comes to mind when I hear the term "circle of fifths".
I did download them for future study, thanks Ray.
This is what comes to mind when I hear the term "circle of fifths".
I did download them for future study, thanks Ray.
eSGEe
Ferengi Ambassador of Trade
awh HELL--- when I saw the title that WAS MY EXACT THOUGHT ------so that means, we think alike --- or perhaps DRINK alike? --
Ray-- I wish you much success in the theory journey you are and will be a far better player than I. keep up the great work and post some progression videos!!
BFT Gibson
Ambassador of Originality
when you tap
1-4-7 is major
1-3-7 minor
to solo in the minor of the major....move above you 3 frets
know this. ^^^^..you can correlate anything into anything...on the fly...90% of theory is in that, without having to think..then you can feel the music...highly recommend learning the fretboard with your eyes closed...then the eyes & mind do not play a part...sounds crazy..but your speed & ability to just move to the tension of the chord progression will fall in line natural...just move from minor -major modes or throw in something anything...then move around in those 3 notes until you feel comfortable to throw others in...if you know the root & the turnaround of the parts..the rest is just filler...no need to memorize anything in a way...i see music in colors...i know the fretboard..but not really..would rather hear & feel where the next note is...
when you force things..you get forced results..but all maneuvers are technically theory.. there is only 12 steps in the A thru G..play em for all they are worth..
1-4-7 is major
1-3-7 minor
to solo in the minor of the major....move above you 3 frets
know this. ^^^^..you can correlate anything into anything...on the fly...90% of theory is in that, without having to think..then you can feel the music...highly recommend learning the fretboard with your eyes closed...then the eyes & mind do not play a part...sounds crazy..but your speed & ability to just move to the tension of the chord progression will fall in line natural...just move from minor -major modes or throw in something anything...then move around in those 3 notes until you feel comfortable to throw others in...if you know the root & the turnaround of the parts..the rest is just filler...no need to memorize anything in a way...i see music in colors...i know the fretboard..but not really..would rather hear & feel where the next note is...
when you force things..you get forced results..but all maneuvers are technically theory.. there is only 12 steps in the A thru G..play em for all they are worth..
OP
RVA
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Yes, straight memorization is rather wasteful. You should learn, practice, and then integrate it into the whole - dissolve it into the mix. This comes with experience.
There was a time when we did not know our chords by heart, and we had to place down one finger at a time to accomplish a chord change. It required memorization and repetition for it to be automatic. Theory is no different. It is a way to widen the view of your musical lens by the same process you did with those chords. Once you do, it will begin to remove the mystery of why your favoite guitarists sound so wonderful. Some of it is complex, some not so much, but all come from a deeper understading of music - also known as music theory. An understanding of major and minor modalities is a good start, but only the tip of the iceberg. I have only chipped off a few cubes from that iceberg, but I have my ice pick out.
There was a time when we did not know our chords by heart, and we had to place down one finger at a time to accomplish a chord change. It required memorization and repetition for it to be automatic. Theory is no different. It is a way to widen the view of your musical lens by the same process you did with those chords. Once you do, it will begin to remove the mystery of why your favoite guitarists sound so wonderful. Some of it is complex, some not so much, but all come from a deeper understading of music - also known as music theory. An understanding of major and minor modalities is a good start, but only the tip of the iceberg. I have only chipped off a few cubes from that iceberg, but I have my ice pick out.
I like that