Some of you have seen some of my posts and some have not:
I have played for years, but know very little about theory. I have played in bands and have learned many songs, but never took the time or effort to learn what I was actually doing. Most everyone that I have ever played with were self taught and didn't know any theory, but I am just tired of not knowing anything.
My only theory has been, if I hit a bad note, move up or back a fret and I will be in key. It has worked for many years, but now I have more time to really learn.
When I go online and "Google" music theory, there is a ton of stuff that starts popping up and I don't know exactly where to start.
If someone has been playing for a while, do you start at the same place as a beginner? Is there a better place for me to start, so that I won't get too burned out and just quit? I hate to go back to playing Jingle Bells, if you know what I mean. A lot of times I will come up with a guitar run or lick and just have no idea what to call it. I just call it the Van Halen sounding thing, or the Pink Floyd sounding thing.
Any Suggestions?
Here is an example of the level of playing that I am at right now, if it helps any!
I don't have a clue what the scales or runs are called. If sounds "in key", I just go with it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_98MS9IpDZc