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pcbTIM
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 Posted - 11/28/2002 : 11:21:09 PM
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| Practice.....hehe......but seriously, there are a lot of ways. Most people just memorize them. But I learned them quite differently. I'm almost finished with a Fundamentals of Music class. The kewl thing about it is that I can now figure out scales without anyone teaching me how. But I'm sure you don't want to wait 4 months to learn scales. I'm sure someone here like Saint Jude, dirtysloth, or GuitarGuy would be able to help you out more specifically. Good luck. |
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GuitarGuy305
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Posted - 11/30/2002 : 2:03:00 PM
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I would recommend going to your local book store (Barnes and Noble is a good place) and just browsing the music section. And also your local music store.
There are many books available on scales and modes that I have seen. Much like shopping for a guitar, I say go to the store and flip through these books, to see which one(s) fit your skill level and teach you the most.
A few titles though to get you started:
A friend of mine swears by the Hal Leonard Fretboard Roadmap series of books.
Also, the Alfred Teach Yourself Guitar Theory book; Mel Bay's Complete Book of Guitar Chords, Scales and Arpeggios; and Hal Leonard Scales and Modes in the Beginning.
Also, an honorable mention, to increase speed and dexterity, check out Hal Leonard Flying Fingers. It includes techniques to help increase speed, precision, and dexterity. And it also includes a CD with every example from the book played at three speeds.
Other than checking out books, I'd say if you can, get together with a rhythm guitarist and just jam, or try to find some music to practice to. There are CDs out there with "backup bands" on them, meant for you so solo over and improve your playing. But the books will help you at least know scales and hopefully why certain scales and chords go with certain songs.
Hope this is enough to get you started.
Adam |
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