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Conference napalm::guitar

Title:GUITARnotes - Where Every Note has Emotion
Notice:Discussion of the finer stringed instruments
Moderator:KDX200::COOPER
Created:Thu Aug 14 1986
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:3280
Total number of notes:61432

380.0. "Guitar Columns" by STAR::KMCDONOUGH () Thu Oct 29 1987 19:39

    Would anybody be willing to write a "weekly column" in a note, and
    does this sound like a reasonable thing to to?  It could be like
    a weekly guitar lesson.  Write a note entitled "Dagwood's Chord
    Theory" announcing the column.  Then the first reply would be lesson
    number 1.  Noters would then have a week to practice the lesson
    and ask questions.  The author might enter a new reply covering
    the next lesson every week or two.
    
    I bring this up because of the "name that chord" discussion in the
    MUSIC notes file.  I'm sure that there were plenty of noters like
    myself who were lost in the discussion, but would like to know more
    about chord theory, etc.
    
    Any comments?  Anybody want to write a column?
    
    Kevin
    
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380.1More from where that came fromCSC32::G_HOUSEThu Oct 29 1987 22:4819
    Great idea!!!  I'm always interested in increasing my knowledge, which
    is admittedly weak.  As a matter of fact, I was looking for something
    similar to this when I first started reading this note and the MUSIC
    conference. 
    
    I would say that this conference has been more informative than the
    other, but I suppose that's a function of the general concept behind
    the note not anyones fault (yep, this is an attempt to keep from
    getting flamed by avid MUSIC noters...) 
    
    Just from reading the other notes here, there is obviously a lot
    of musical knowledge available here.  I know I'd like to tap it.
    
    So how about it all you musical wizards (bow, bow, grovel, grovel...),
    Whatcha think? 
    
    Greg
    (who_in_the_tradition_of_notes_here_will_tell_his_life_story_after_
    his_name_and_could_desperately_use_more_music_theory)
380.2Good IdeaWALLAC::WHITBYWorking on the Pleasure PrincipleFri Nov 06 1987 22:0811
    
    I think this would be a great idea. As stated in the previous reply,
    I for one would also like to gain from those who are very knowledgable.
    The week by week lesson thing also sounds great. One thing that
    I would like to see is that if somebody does decide to write the
    column that it be written so the beginner understands and the knowledgable
    don't get bored. 
                                     
                                    Tom
                       
    
380.3Guitar knowledge is a terrible thing to wasteSANCHO::WHITBYWired For SoundFri Nov 13 1987 05:397
    
    I guess only a few thought this was a good idea. To bad I was looking
    forward to it.
                                         Oh well
                                Tom
    
    
380.41 more voteDEPOT::FLATHERSFri Nov 13 1987 14:103
    
    reply -1, Is this reverse psychology!!!  I think its a great idea
    also. I bet only a small fraction who agree had replied so far.
380.5Got my voteSTAR::KMCDONOUGHFri Nov 13 1987 15:097
    I thought it was a good idea when I wrote that base note.  However,
    with the lack of replies, I didn't think too many people agreed.
    Especially the people with the theory skills to write the columns.
    
    Kevin
    
    
380.6Maybe we can do it ourselves...CSC32::G_HOUSEGreg House - CSC/CSFri Nov 13 1987 18:1512
        
    re: .5 
    
    It looks like the only ones interested in this are the recepiants,
    judging from the replies. 
    
    Perhaps we ignorant types should do a little research and put in what
    we learn.  Then those that REALLY know it can correct us if necessary. 
    
    Whatcha think?
    
    Greg
380.7MIST::CARSTENSENSat Nov 14 1987 00:0619
  I can see where it would be difficult for someone to write 
  a column.  Time seems to be a scarce commodity, along with
  the fact that there is a myriad of topics from which to choose.
  
  Perhaps people could enter some questions that they have concerning 
  specific topics of music theory.  I have often found the 
  noters here to be more than willing to answer questions.

  There are several sources of material available to you.  You could
  get a textbook on beginning music theory from a college book store
  or check out some of the articles in magazines such as Guitar Player.
  Personally, I have found private lessons to be invaluable
  to someone serious about learning.

  frank
  
  
  
380.8COMET::STEWARTBeep if you BopMon Nov 16 1987 14:029
    There are a few articles posted to various conferences about things 
    theoretical.  One such note is in DREGS::MUSIC -- "So you wanta
    learn about theory, huh?" -- Note #188.  In this file there is a
    discussion of the Circle of 5ths at Note #186.  Sprinkled throughout
    this conference are different technique type discussions that sometimes
    delve into theoretical issues, e.g. using different modes.  The
    very first note (I believe) is about blues scales.
    
    =ken
380.9???????WLDWST::JENSENMon Nov 16 1987 14:143
    Is'nt this notes file a column in it self?
    
    Mark