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crystalball8
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4/30/2004 | posted: 4/30/2004 at 3:19:40 AM ET
I have been playing guitar for 15 years and never have had the patience to sit down and study note reading or theory. I have learned everything by ear or some tab.
My question is: Can anyone suggest some kind of method or book that would'nt bore my to death? Please not greensleeves again!!!!! AHH!!!
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ultimate_gamer_
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5/6/2004 | posted: 5/6/2004 at 10:48:27 AM ET
 if you have a favorite film or game that you like (for me its final fantasy 10-2) get the music book and it will help inspire you to read music just so you can learn them songs.
this websites tutorials are a big help to me cause i learnt to read music in about 1 hour (maximum) and memorize every thing like what the beats are and different notes mean etc) 
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Sandman
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NYC
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6/7/2004 | posted: 6/7/2004 at 2:47:22 AM ET
Crystalball: I'm in the same
place you are. I am learning online at Wholenote.com. Plus
I bought a few "picture" books
so I won't get bored.
When I play my guitar it takes
me away to a place in my soul
where all things make sence
and the world is at peace and
harmany drifts in time...
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Sandman
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NYC
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6/7/2004 | posted: 6/7/2004 at 2:55:27 AM ET
Hey, Ultimate-gamer: There is
NO WAY anyone, except maybe a "savant" can learn to read
music in an hour. It takes
time and study..and lots of
practice-practice-study, ect..
When I play my guitar it takes
me away to a place in my soul
where all things make sence
and the world is at peace and
harmany drifts in time...
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MrRon
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Silver Spring, MD
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6/24/2004 | posted: 6/24/2004 at 6:21:14 PM ET
Perphaps you shouldn't concern yourself with reading the notes on the staff.
But I strongly recommend that you learn to decipher chord symbols to understand chord progressions.
YOU NEED TO LEARN ABOUT CHORD PROGRESSIONS!
Ex. I - IV - V7 or ii - V7 - I chord progressions. These are basic chord progressions that are found in all genres of music!
So when you're reading a "lead sheet" you will know how to construct the chords.
For example, the basic blues is a I7 - IV7 - V7 chord progression. You should learn this progression in all keys!
I hope this helps!
Mr. Ron
How to Play Piano Like a PRO!
http://www.mrronsmusic.com
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crystalball8
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4/30/2004 | posted: 6/25/2004 at 3:48:41 AM ET
I thank you all for your input!! I am currently signed up to start my first music class to acheieve my AA in music 4 years from now!!
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