TommyK Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I'm finally taking a Music Theory class. It's a small class with a couple guit tars and a saxophone player and a trumpet. I've got this thing somewhat figured out. and it is really starting to congeal, the minor and Major chords, etc. I'm now starting to play some lead. AN OBSERVATION: When we decided that the wrong chord has been selected and the teach says, "Well, what do you think is the correct one?" The other musicians get this 1000 yard stare:-s , then look to us guit tar pickers... we usually have an answer. I've come to the conclusion that other instrumentalist, the one note wonders, look to the guit tarist when determining the chord to play at a given point. Is it just me or is it, in fact, UP TO US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 We do kick *** don't we? idk... interesting observation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Or the keyboard player... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 nice to hear we are getting some credit; now when it comes to us being the butt of jokes about sight reading skills, or lack of them... Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I took a music theory class in college, (I think Lincoln was in my class), and it really helped me to understand why certain chords are preferred, and their construction. I taught myself to play piano using that knowledge and what I already knew on the guitar. I have good knowledge, and can keep up with most on chording.... wish like heck I could play better lead! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Why would you expect folks who don't play chords to have it "somewhat figured out" when it comes to choosing chords? Are you studying "Harmony" or "Theory"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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