Why Should You Learn Music Theory?
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- čas přidán 14. 03. 2018
- Students learning music often think of music theory as a waste of time, they think it’s boring, and something they’ll never actually need. We explain why you should learn music theory in order to become a better musician. Plenty of people want to play music, listen to music, and write music without having to bother with some Theory knowledge. Music Theory is one of the most engaging studies one can undertake. Actually understanding what’s going on in the music you’re playing, listening to, or composing is a truly liberating experience and will open you up to many new possibilities as well as making you feel more confident about what you already do musically. Watch this music theory lesson to find out more.
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"Why should you learn music theory?"
If you want to be able to play music then you will have to learn theory, because what else on earth are you going to play?
I don't understand how people think that they can play music without knowing any theory.
Imagine someone said "I want to write a book, but WHY should I learn grammar?"
What would you say to that person?
I would just point out in a non-patronising straight forward way that they need to know grammar if they want to write a book, it's just the truth and nothing more.
So when someone wants to make their own music, play music with other people and play other peoples music, they will HAVE to know music theory as there is no way around it other than hunting for the notes that they have heard, which will take much-much-MUCH longer than needed.
I think this mindset comes from hearing famous musicians saying "I don't know any theory" therefore people say to themselves "Well if Steve Vai(Or whoever you want to insert here) says that he doesn't know music theory, then I don't need to learn any of that to come up with my own stuff".
It actually annoys me that these musicians say this because it's clear that they are not telling the truth, otherwise they wouldn't be playing extended chords, playing modes, arpeggios and whatever else.
**Guitar player plays technical guitar solo**
Person 1: "Wow, how much music theory do you need to be able to play like that?"
**Guitar player**: Oh. I don't know any music theory at all I just play songs from other famous bands that inspire me like Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin."
Person 1 thought process: Straight from the horses mouth. I now know that I don't need to waste my time with any of that theory stuff I will just listen to my favourite bands and it will rub off on me. I can just learn all the theory stuff by TAB.
Did that seem really ridiculous to you?
It sure does to me and that's why I have invested in his music theory course so I can come up with my own stuff, figure out other stuff that I have heard more easily without needing to "hunt" for what is being played and have a firm understanding of music theory in all.
You will find music theory fun once you get into it, I guarantee it.
Well put.
@@James-hh1lq You say that you know great guitar players that don't know any theory?
I look forward to seeing the video of these players that you know of doing so to back your statement up.
Been doing music since 2009 Creating electronic music in daws, but ever since i was young i was playing video games and hearing amazing music to different genres like Fantasy, Action etc and always had a heart for it. After all these years from going to college/Uni which never help to learn music theory, just mostly engineering side of things (Recording, Mixing Desk, Science of Sound and so on) i really want to get down and study Music theory/Reading sheet music so i can study Classical music or modern classical (Which hopefully enable me to create meaningful/themed songs) Your channel seems very helpful and for free which is awesome! If only i can learn to train my ear and start transcribing music aswel, love to create "epic" "Beautiful" "Fantasy" music and maybe one day get paid as a job or just by selling Future music.
Hi. Great to hear from you. Have a look at www.mmcourses.co.uk where we have many more resources that would be ideal for you e.g. 1-8 Theory covers the whole of that agenda plus Aural Dictation will really train your ear. All the best.
Why bother? Because you'll enjoy your music making all the more. Only yesterday I was at a workshop working on the credo from Dvorak's Mass in D. The soloists sing the "et incarnatus" mostly in G minor, finishing with a tierce de Picardy. The choir then come back in with a fortissimo "crucifixus" on a totally unprepared B diminished seventh. Dramatic and grief-stricken. The next chord is the same but the Ab is respelled G# for "etiam pro". Why? Just to annoy the altos? No, he resolves the diminished fifth (F) to a perfect fourth (E) on "nobis" and lo and behold we've got an E7 chord in second inversion which is the dominant 7th of the A minor we land on for "sub pontio Pilato" in a perfect cadence. Thanks, Gareth, for the moment of sheer joy I experienced when I worked out what was happening!
That’s brilliant. It really adds to the magic when you understand what’s going on in those situations and I still find it mind boggling that you can get inside the composer’s head like that. Enjoy! Great work by the way.
Great tip! Thank you for that.
A pleasure. There’s plenty on making theory accessible at www.mmcourses.co.uk
Thank you. This was so well explained and so useful. Much appreciated.
A pleasure. Much more at www.mmcourses.co.uk including details of our online courses and of our exciting Maestros programme. If you value this channel and would like to help us continue to share and develop the content please consider supporting us as a level 1 Maestro by clicking here czcams.com/channels/8yI8P7Zi3yYTsypera-IQg.htmljoin Alternatively you can express your support for the channel by clicking on the Super Thanks button beneath any of our videos. Thank you.
Can i learn about 50% of music theories clearly... By watching your videos... I cant really afford to get me a mudic education
Hi. You will learn much more than 50% from our Theory 1-8 bundle course at www.mmcourses.co.uk
Enjoy!
What a dope vidja. O.O
A pleasure. Much more at www.mmcourses.co.uk including details of our online courses and of our exciting Maestros programme. If you value this channel and would like to help us continue to share and develop the content please consider supporting us as a level 1 Maestro by clicking here czcams.com/channels/8yI8P7Zi3yYTsypera-IQg.htmljoin Alternatively you can express your support for the channel by clicking on the Super Thanks button beneath any of our videos. Thank you.
Great video i want to ask you where should i start learning..i mean what subject to start with like learning sheet music..intervals..etc ?
Hi. The best place to start is with our Theory courses. Have a look at these step by step courses - all explained, written down and played.
www.mmcourses.co.uk/p/music-theory-grades-1-to-5
OR
www.mmcourses.co.uk/p/music-theory-grades-1-to-8
Hi! Yes, I completely agree with you. What books can you recommend to expand knowledge from basic to more academic (university) level? (I cannot go to study composition at the university, but I am willing to learn it by myself.)
It all depends on your starting point...What level is your theory knowledge currently? Skype lessons?
Music Matters, thank you for answering!
I graduated musical school for children. Since I was 7 years old I studied piano, choir, music theory and literature for 7 years (Soviet learning style). It was 6 years ago. Now I want to develop my composition skills (harmony, orchestration, counterpoint, some audio engineering and etc.) What can you recommend?
You could join us for the harmony webinar on April 14th. Also take a look at our Advanced Harmony Course and the Bach Chorale Course, as well as the analysis of Beethoven. These will all help move you forwards. www.mmcourses.co.uk
Excellent recommendations. Thank you.
Music Matters thank you! I’ll try to join!
Hi, I am doing A level Music, and I'm just wondering if you know what grade theory it is equivalent to.
It is Grades 6-8, our advanced theory package.
Hi Gareth. Short story - i studied economic in university last year and it was interesting to understand the world. But i was frustrated about not being able to put anything of it to use just yet so i basically dropped out also for other reasons. Now i want to study something i can use practically like music. But i dont really know how i can get to that same level as the level i got from studying in university where i after 1 semester could understand complex things. Its hard because i dont have a curriculum or test or a general plan. I have been studying music theory for about 6 months and practicing piano. Do you have any tips? like books to read or will going through you curses just set me up for a great musical understanding?
There’s a lot you could do working through the Advanced Theory Course, the Aural Dictation course, the Counterpoint Course, the Sight Singing Courses. I would start there.
@@MusicMattersGB thanks for the quick response and great material
A pleasure.
Love your channel!!! I m just beginning to learn this. I have a question: In Europe you use do re mi… instead of C D E… so if you change from C to G will the G become Do instead of Fa? Sorry I m confused, not mean to confuse you, I love your channel. Please explain😆‼️cheers!
Good question. If you’re using sol fa doh moves to the first degree of the new key. If you’re using say the French system Do always means C.
@@MusicMattersGB Thanks! I knew you will kindly answer my question.
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As someone who has started learning piano as a hobby but wants to continually improve and has been taught by ear, this channel is completely useful to me! You are so clear on your explanations, I really appreciate it, a big THANK YOU!
That’s great. Thank you. Much more at www.mmcourses.co.uk