noble savage
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My friend is like that also. He doesn't know any theory but he writes better stuff than me.
What are you learning?
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My friend is like that also. He doesn't know any theory but he writes better stuff than me.
I could listen to a backing track and know which notes to play in order for it to sound good, but I couldn't tell you what scale/chord I'm using.
progmetaldan
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I could probably tell you the theory of what to play, better than I could actually play it, which sucks a little, though more practice will fix that... It can be helpful though, like last night I was at a music team practice for church, and I couldn't hear myself, but I solo'd anyway, and I wouldn't have a clue whether it sounded any good or not, but I knew that the notes I was playing fitted in to the song... that's pretty handy I guess...
noble savage
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The more theory that I learn the more I realize I don't know, if that makes sense. I know everyone suggests learning theory but to be honest it has been the most nerve racking years of my life so far trying to decipher many aspects of it especially stuff beyond the basic modes etc. In fact, so far I can say it almost isn't worth it...
progmetaldan
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Once it clicks, it will be, seriously man, don't give up, it's like learning another language, and one day you'll just be like- "Hey, it all makes sense..." and it'll open up a whole new world of coolness...
noble savage
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Thanks, my main problem has been the fact that there is nothing really for me to do with guitar. I would like to join a band or at least play with another guitar player but sadly that really isn't an option as there aren't many other musicians in my area.
progmetaldan
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You can come jam with me... If only... Get a loop station or try to play along with your cds...
If only... Get a loop station or try to play along with your cds...
noble savage
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Yeah, I have a loop pedal. I think in more creative ways when I play with people. I just seem to come up with things that I normally wouldn't sitting in my bedroom practicing.
Earth Breather
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If you want to take music to a greater level in your life, move to a city that has many musicians. Like Hollywood, or New York.
progmetaldan
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progmetaldan
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I'm only 17 and I already know a lot more than anyone who tells me anything... 
I was joking btw about him moving to Adelaide, this definately isn't the place to come for thriving music scene, especially metal...
I was joking btw about him moving to Adelaide, this definately isn't the place to come for thriving music scene, especially metal...lol, the metal scene here in Kipling, Saskatchewan is like me and two other dudes
But anyways, I just learned Cynic-The Eagle Nature on bass, and I'm now trying to learn Spiral Architect-Excessit. Fucking hard to memorize this shit
But anyways, I just learned Cynic-The Eagle Nature on bass, and I'm now trying to learn Spiral Architect-Excessit. Fucking hard to memorize this shit
progmetaldan
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That's cos there's like no repeated riffs in their songs... If you pull it off mate, that'll be awesome!!! 
I either didn't catch the sarcasm (in which case I apologize for this post), or that's the funniest thing I've heard in a long, long time.
progmetaldan
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What is better? Sarcasm or a funny comment???
It was actually sarcasm...
well....one was funny in a "wow, I really feel sorry for this fucker" kinda way and the other was in more of a "that deserves a light chuckle" kinda way. The reason I commented in the first place is because I thought I saw you comment in another thread about having auditioned for berklee and was going to give a highly condescending post about how much money you would be wasting by going there (or any school) with that attitude. There's way to many of that type here. Anyhow.....carry on
progmetaldan
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Nah, that was another person about Berklee... I just got into a music course over here in Adelaide, South Australia, and what I said before is not my attitude at all, I was joking...
Nah, that was another person about Berklee... I just got into a music course over here in Adelaide, South Australia, and what I said before is not my attitude at all, I was joking...
ah.....my mistake (on both counts)
