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Pantallica1
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02/14/2005 12:51 am
Originally Posted by: Dr_simonWell what about EVH or Randy Rhodes? Do you think they spent a lot of time learning theory ? Is there contribution to contemporary music as great as say Charlie Parker ?


Doc, don't ya know you're not supposed to answer a question with a question?

HAHA, I just did it.

Anyways, most heavy metal is written in minor keys, and most solos take place in the natural minor mode. There are many exceptions, but that is a general formula.
Sometimes I hit notes only dogs can hear.