Music Theory

How many of you guys have had or are taking music theory/piano lessons? I’ve not long purchased Ableton Live and I ended up finding a tutor for lessons, I want to understand how music “works” and to be able to read/play music…before I sit down and create soem tunes.



While I subscribe to, watch and enjoy what SonicAcademy has to offer…I’m by far spending my spare time working towards [steady! :)] grade 1 piano.



Cheers

Knowledge of the piano is crucial to understanding theoretical concepts, so your interest in keyboard skills is a very good thing. The reason why the keyboard is one of the most important instruments to the “composer” is because it is one of the ONLY instruments where you can realize everything you know about the language. In other words, you can demonstrate your knowledge of scales, chords, rhythms, texture, range and register, and on and on…



In addition, the instrument physically SHOWS you all the concepts without even having to be touched. For example, you can plainly see the scales and chords one might use to create a hard-driving bass line, melody or chord progression that would serve as a basis for a tune. It also helps you train your ear to hear certain tendencies of chords or notes in a melody to go one way or another.



In an effort to constantly improve workflow, these keyboard, theory and ear-training skills are what will definitely help you make track production much more efficient and quality, so keep on learning both the piano and theory! You’ll thank yourself later for having taken the time.



Jamie


[quote]Scarabrae (03/05/2011)[hr]How many of you guys have had or are taking music theory/piano lessons? I’ve not long purchased Ableton Live and I ended up finding a tutor for lessons, I want to understand how music “works” and to be able to read/play music…before I sit down and create soem tunes.



While I subscribe to, watch and enjoy what SonicAcademy has to offer…I’m by far spending my spare time working towards [steady! :)] grade 1 piano.



Cheers[/quote]

Cool Jamie

What sort of music are you hoping to make Man?

[quote]ICN (03/05/2011)[hr]Cool Jamie



What sort of music are you hoping to make Man?[/quote]



Gabba

[quote]slender (03/05/2011)[hr][quote]ICN (03/05/2011)[hr]Cool Jamie



What sort of music are you hoping to make Man?[/quote]



Gabba[/quote]



hardcore techno slapper gabber in fact

Hey Jamie



Thanks for you reply, makes sense what you say, cheers!

Pete

here’s hoping for a new polka!