Originally Posted by: dfarisI am doing the fundementals, its just a bit mind boggling at the moment because its new.
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Good. Go slow. Take your time. Go over it again.Originally Posted by: dfaris
I take theory as "the science in music" since it has mathematical properties but rhythm and balance.
Theory can be described as "looking at music scientifically". Keep in mind that music has more to do with physics than mathematics. There is math involved, but there is much more in the nature of the science of acoustics (a subdivision of physics).
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G scale? 1,4,5?How did you get the key of G using 1,4,5? Is it because I started with G?
No. The starting chord is not necessarily the root.
What you are asking is "How do I determine what key a group of chord is in?"
The answer is here:
http://www.guitartricks.com/lesson.php?input=10942&s_id=483
Look at those intro to improv tutorials. ;)
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