Originally Posted by: gmixstudios
1 why does e not have a sharp and c have no flat
4 why is there two names for the same note
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E does have a sharp; it is called F. C flat is B. The issue you are trying to understand is: why isn't there a separate space for an accidental (a sharp or flat) in between E & F, B & C?
The reason for enharmonic naming (two different names for the same note; C-sharp is D-flat) is organization, clarity & efficiency.
The answers are here:
http://www.guitartricks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27368Originally Posted by: gmixstudios
2 why is the 3rd called the 3rd
3 why is a maj scale tts ttts who made this up
5 why is blues prog called 1 4 5
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Scale degrees are determined by the unit of musical distance measurement: intervals.
Scale degrees are labelled with standard numbers (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc.), while chord progressions are labelled with Roman Numerals (I, II, III, IV, V, etc.).
See the music theory tutorial for details:
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=495
(I have HD vids planned for this tutorial! Stayed tuned.)
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7 why do i use the 5th fret on all but one string to tune and g string is 4th
You don't have to. But that is how standard tuning works.
http://www.guitartricks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28477[QUOTE=gmixstudios]
6 what is the best way to remember notes on guitar as they all look the same unlike piano
Repetition, memorization and a strong will to succeed. :)
http://www.guitartricks.com/forum/showpost.php?p=239229&postcount=4
Best of success!
