FRUSTRATED! best way to learn theory?

[H2ODog]

Hi Ric,

I was on the web today looking for some info on the very same thing you are looking for. I came across this web site and ordered the CD. I'll let you know how it is when i get it.

http://www.musictheory.halifax.ns.ca/

 

[RicPlaya]

H2ODOG, let me know how that works for you, for $25.00 it seems worth it, thanks.

 

[RicPlaya]

I really found 12 bar blue helpful with basic thoery, any tunes or examples off the tops of your heads of theory in blues?

 

[mjw]

I'm good at bass but bad at music, I'm still working on your scale method thanks Pac Man.

Interesting.....

I'm *ok* at bass and *ok* at music, but not terrific at either. Thankfully, my instructor is someone who is terrific at both, and I've learned a tremendous amount from him. He's a local jazz musician of notariety in these parts. And further, I'm blessed to have kids with musical and artistic talents far beyond my own. My oldest son is a guitarist and my middle son is a pianist, and together we're always learning new things. I have no room to complain.

Recently, I moved about 65 miles away from my instructor and now have to rely on other resources for instruction and learning. Pacman is right, BTW..... It's nice to study with a piano *and* guitar player, (albeit somewhat embarassing for me since I'm "the Dad" and am usually in "teacher" mode). Now if only my youngest was a drummer I could replace my drum machine!

Anyway, I'm glad you're working on Pacman's scale method; it's definately solid, and is something worthy of placing in "permanent memory".

I wish you the best!

 

[RicPlaya]

Thanks MJW!!!!!!

 

[Wildside]

this should almost go without saying but I've met a few bassists for whom it didn't... if you're learning how to read music learn how to read in the treble clef as well. It really isn't hard once you can read in the bass clef and it'll make you a much more valuable person in the band when you can interact with your guitarist (or keyboard player if you have one) and analyze parts of their music.

 

[H2ODog]

Update on Theory CD. Viewed the first CD and it expalined things from the very beginning to time signatures. It's doen in an informative and upbeat style so it's no boring. So far i found it to be very useful. It has videos, written lessons and a bunch of other tools. For a begginer like me it seems to be worth the $25. It made it clear some of the confusion i had with key signatures and note duration. I haven't gone through the second yet. There is a total of 25 lessons, so i'll give you a report on the second after i view it.

 

[Gabu]

Wow, cool thread. I hereby and forthwith subscribe to this worthy endevour.

 

[Jeb]

ii-V7-I in minor? Sweeeeeeet.

Sweeeeeeeet!

2nd interval Dorian minor by 5 dominant 7th (mixolydian) back to the Ionian root.
Blend the note choices with "mojo!" Now, how can we use this information for evil? No wait, thats another thread...

BTW, a closer look at jazzbo's post above includes a very important underlined link. Click it, print it and read it again and again. I have 3 kids in braces so I spend a bit of time at the orthodontist waiting room. This is my standard "waiting room reading material" and has been a major factor in my advancement as a player.