SHO Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Cons are that after time you will basicly be playing the same stuff over and over again' date=' it sorta makes u think what sounds good and u will only use the chords that sound good to make music. [/quote'] Nah, it's the exact opposite. That is the great thing about having some theory knowledge. People who have no idea are more likely to play the same thing over and over because they know it is safe, it works. With some knowledge, you can easily force yourself to do something different should you be stuck in a rut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 You can become the world's most rich/smart/handsome guy but' date=' the con is your the only person left in the world who can see, everyone else is blind. [/quote'] ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Blame my friends. They told me that after time u could be playing the same thing over and over again because of music theroy. But i asked my self wouldnt that be the own persons fault becuase the lack of new influnces and such. You know, I've got some friends who are full of sh!t, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 hell yes music theory and reading music can help a lot it's often the difference between a guitar player and a true musician. Learn all you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 You'll learn some theory eventually anyway. There is no avoiding it. Can one go overboard with learning theory? Probably, but that takes a lot more discipline that you probably possess. Will learning theory cause you to become a mindless robot who has no soul? No. The best part is that you will begin to understand why cool licks and chords sound cool! My $.02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Stagnation does not come from knowing too much theory, it comes from lack of imagination. Knowing theory just lets you do so much more on the fly, or improvising, or teaching yourself another instrument. It's not like you'll have to stay in some sort of boundaries or guidelines just 'cause you know theory. It's such a liberating thing to actually know why the riff you played sounded good against a particular bass line, or be able to nail a harmony the first time you play a song. Being able to substitute chords in your head, then put it on the fret board. BB King said it on A&E when he played in their studio. If he had it to do all over again, he'd learn some theory and take a few music lessons. That wouldn't have changed his Heart and Soul, or the way he played the blues, but he would have been more comfortable on his instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I have found nowhere in life where knowledge is bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:oilpit: Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Pro: You will be able to play guitar well Con: It will make playing nu metal significantly tougher You can make up your mind based of that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortcon Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 I believ his major problem with it is the work involved.... For sure Dom. Music Theory is a pain in the ***, it's pretty much learning a language, that is the result of thousands of years of music language being forced into one "common form." It's a jumble, with so many subtleties that you wonder how anyone could possibly learn it, yet alone command enough authority over it to teach others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Thanks Guitarest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Definite Yes. Learning theory will do nothing but make you a better musician and improve your guitar playing. Take it one step at a time, and before you know it you will have a good working knowledge of it. Notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 My idea of "theory" for a guitar is: You hit/pluck/pick the string(s) They make a noise You put your left or right hand on a location on the neck dictated by frets, and fret markers to make a higher or lower pitched noise. Theory. I voted yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisdude Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 At your age? YES. Me being totally self taught I do have this originality factor which I cannot explain, indeed some people like my style which is a little embarresing, however I do beleive in my heart I am not a GOOD guitarist. I would love to rip it up like some of the greats but I am far too old to re-learn (or indeed un-learn if that is even a phrase) the way I play. I would not even want to as it has been so much fun getting here! I'm just me now. If you have a passion for learning then yes, do it, then develope your own style later dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 chris I doubt that you give yourself enough credit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 I have a theory. If it sounds good it is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 And THAT friends, IS the tall and short of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Cons are that after time you will basicly be playing the same stuff over and over again' date=' it sorta makes u think what sounds good and u will only use the chords that sound good to make music. [/quote'] Not true. Buckethead has trained with various teachers and the book "Slonimsky's thesaurus of scales and melodic patterns" which includes theory yet he doesn't only use chords that sound good. He thinks outside of the box and plays many weird chords and weird sounding music. Then again, he might've not learned a lot of theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Sorry to join your post this late Dem00n. Anyway, I think you should give it a try, if you have the time and the will to learn, then there is nothing to lose and you will improve your musical skills. I do find music theory a little boring, but I know guys that actually love the thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevef Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Dem00n.... If the class is being offered by your school take it.. My son (Junior in High School) couldn't decide whether to take it or not. He decided to take it and says he's enjoying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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