Originally Posted by: JJHavocHey guys! I'm back again, but this time with a question that hasn't been asked yet. (As far as I'm concerned) But I was wondering... how important is theory, exactly?

Will not knowing triads, how a chord is created from scales, etc. affect my ability as a guitar player eventually?

Thanks, J.J.

No, theory has nothing to do with technique. That is a narrow view though but if you desire only to play an play well you might get away with not knowing theory.

It is always nice to know why people do certain things so that is why theory is fun and exciting :)