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Can someone explain music theory?
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Originally posted by Gale17
yeah, musics theory is a pretty vast subject there. There's lots to learn. Begin with learning chords and scales. Learn the differences between augemnted triads and a diminished 7th. Learn the circle of fifths too, that will help your major scales. Learn minor scales too. You should learn how to tranpose music, and how to read it obviously. If you're interested in music, i'd also recommend ear training, and learning relative pitch.
But yes, there is a lot to learn, so first pick a place to start and i'd be glad to help you. I don't really know too too much myself, though i do know some, and its something I'm pretty into. I'm also about to begin an advanced song writing course which focusses obviously on music theory and song construction. I play guitar and piano. I found out last year that i apparently have a knack for music. Do you play any instruments? music threory doesn't tend to make too much sense if you can't actually play. And, i recommend that if you can't already, learn to play piano. Learn congruently with your music theory study. Piano is really the only instrument where you can play the grandstaff. But give me a place to start, and i can help explain some music theory to you.
I play guitar and piano.
Why don't people like playing winds?
Originally posted by Gale17
woodwinds sound so lonely when they're by themselves...
Interest in music on the part of space aliens is a myth created by Stephen Spielberg. I recently had a group of them over for dinner and afterward showed them a tape of Close Encounters Of The Third Kind. They were completely baffled by the musical mothership sequence.Originally posted by kleinphi If aliens on a different planet invented their own music, they would very likely have the same relative frequencies and major chords just like ours, but to my knowledge there is no rule stating they would have the same minor chords. If anyone knows I would be very interested to hear any theories!
If aliens on a different planet invented their own music, they would very likely have the same relative frequencies and major chords just like ours, but to my knowledge there is no rule stating they would have the same minor chords.
Originally posted by Junior Ivan
Alright, what aboot power chords?
Originally posted by kleinphi
Minor chords are something I don't quite understand yet. I am assuming that is because there is nothing to understand. If aliens on a different planet invented their own music, they would very likely have the same relative frequencies and major chords just like ours, but to my knowledge there is no rule stating they would have the same minor chords. If anyone knows I would be very interested to hear any theories!
Music theory is the study of the principles and rules that govern how music is created, performed, and understood. It includes concepts such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and form, and helps us better understand and analyze music.
Learning music theory helps musicians communicate and understand music more deeply. It allows us to analyze and appreciate music more fully, and can improve our musical skills and abilities.
While it can be helpful to know how to read sheet music, it is not necessary to learn music theory. Many music theory concepts can be understood and applied without reading sheet music.
No, music theory applies to all genres and styles of music. While it may have originated in classical music, the principles and concepts of music theory can be applied to any type of music.
Studying music theory can provide you with a deeper understanding of how music works, which can help you make more informed and intentional choices in your compositions. You can apply music theory concepts such as chord progressions, scales, and form to create more cohesive and polished pieces of music.