Why would anyone practice scales? When you could wash windows or scrub walls or visit the dentist instead?
It's partly for the same reason athletes work out... to be quicker, more flexible, develop stamina.
When an athlete is in good condition everything is easier. And daily exercise keeps them in shape for whatever the game happens to be at the moment, whether it's basketball, rugby or water polo, they're probably gonna be able to find a spot and contribute.
Same thing goes for musicians. Jazz, bluegrass, rock or reggae, when you don't have to overcome physical obstacles, you can play it all.
It really works. It doesn't happen overnight. Or even in a month. But it works.
Basic major scale practice may also be the best ear training tool there is, since all the chords you'll ever learn are derived from this scale as well as the vast majority of melodies here in the western world.
And you'll suddenly be able to understand and even locate those complicated chords. Things like C# minor 7 flat 5 will easily understood. On any instrument. They're all the same, only difference is mechanical, physical.
Plus, when you've been practicing them daily for just a little while, you'll find you can do them without looking at your hand ... listening to what you play instead of watching your fingers wiggle ... and that's exactly what you want to do as much as possible.
Start today.
WThis is non Academic, practical, useful theory for living-room pickers and working musicians who want to be able to think coherently about music in order to ask questions and understand answers about the music they want to play.
The stuff in GBT is about understanding The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, Cole Porter and Duke Ellington, The Grateful Dead and Vampire Weekend.
It's NOT about analyzing Bach Fugues... but you'll be able to if you want to.
It was written for the 99% of musicians who are NOT music majors by a incorrigible honky-tonk guitar player who plays by ear ... but understands the relevant vocabulary and what's sensible and useful for MOST players.
"Garage Band Theory is a must for any musician." Rodney Crowell
"Don't be put off by this giant book - Duke's got the secrets of the universe in here. Quite simply, this is the most comprehensive book on music theory I've ever seen."
Bill Payne (Little Feat)
"Something for every musician at any level. Especially helpful is the musical notation and tablature for a variety of instruments. This book inspires me to learn and practice more."
Sam Bush
"Garage Band Theory is a veritable encyclopedia of useful tools and tips.This book lifts the lid off the "black box" of music theory and let's the light shine in - and in a fun, practical way.
This is a book which should be left handily lying around the living room, bedside, studio, classroom, (restroom?) - ready to be dipped into at any time for reference purposes or just to improve or refresh one's fluency in the language of music.
A great resource for musicians young and old no matter what your training. For the price of a one-hour lesson, GBT offers a lifetime of learning."
Alasdair Fraser
"Garage Band Theory let me know how little I know... but in a good way. It's a great book!" Sterling C Ball CEO, Ernie Ball Inc.
"This book is written in the people's key." Kostas
"Garage Band Theory offers you everything you need to know to understand, play and make your own music. Because he is both an accomplished musician and teacher, Sharp's Garage Band Theory is an excellent guide for beginners and more advanced players alike." Sam Barry, author, musician
No matter which instrument you want to play, the advice, inspiration and down-to-earth tips in this book will help you get to your goal.
Duke Sharp draws on a lifetime of experience playing, writing, recording and teaching music.
Garage Band Theory demystifies music theory and, in the process, shows how to apply basic music the
It's partly for the same reason athletes work out... to be quicker, more flexible, develop stamina.
When an athlete is in good condition everything is easier. And daily exercise keeps them in shape for whatever the game happens to be at the moment, whether it's basketball, rugby or water polo, they're probably gonna be able to find a spot and contribute.
Same thing goes for musicians. Jazz, bluegrass, rock or reggae, when you don't have to overcome physical obstacles, you can play it all.
It really works. It doesn't happen overnight. Or even in a month. But it works.
Basic major scale practice may also be the best ear training tool there is, since all the chords you'll ever learn are derived from this scale as well as the vast majority of melodies here in the western world.
And you'll suddenly be able to understand and even locate those complicated chords. Things like C# minor 7 flat 5 will easily understood. On any instrument. They're all the same, only difference is mechanical, physical.
Plus, when you've been practicing them daily for just a little while, you'll find you can do them without looking at your hand ... listening to what you play instead of watching your fingers wiggle ... and that's exactly what you want to do as much as possible.
Start today.
WThis is non Academic, practical, useful theory for living-room pickers and working musicians who want to be able to think coherently about music in order to ask questions and understand answers about the music they want to play.
The stuff in GBT is about understanding The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, Cole Porter and Duke Ellington, The Grateful Dead and Vampire Weekend.
It's NOT about analyzing Bach Fugues... but you'll be able to if you want to.
It was written for the 99% of musicians who are NOT music majors by a incorrigible honky-tonk guitar player who plays by ear ... but understands the relevant vocabulary and what's sensible and useful for MOST players.
"Garage Band Theory is a must for any musician." Rodney Crowell
"Don't be put off by this giant book - Duke's got the secrets of the universe in here. Quite simply, this is the most comprehensive book on music theory I've ever seen."
Bill Payne (Little Feat)
"Something for every musician at any level. Especially helpful is the musical notation and tablature for a variety of instruments. This book inspires me to learn and practice more."
Sam Bush
"Garage Band Theory is a veritable encyclopedia of useful tools and tips.This book lifts the lid off the "black box" of music theory and let's the light shine in - and in a fun, practical way.
This is a book which should be left handily lying around the living room, bedside, studio, classroom, (restroom?) - ready to be dipped into at any time for reference purposes or just to improve or refresh one's fluency in the language of music.
A great resource for musicians young and old no matter what your training. For the price of a one-hour lesson, GBT offers a lifetime of learning."
Alasdair Fraser
"Garage Band Theory let me know how little I know... but in a good way. It's a great book!" Sterling C Ball CEO, Ernie Ball Inc.
"This book is written in the people's key." Kostas
"Garage Band Theory offers you everything you need to know to understand, play and make your own music. Because he is both an accomplished musician and teacher, Sharp's Garage Band Theory is an excellent guide for beginners and more advanced players alike." Sam Barry, author, musician
No matter which instrument you want to play, the advice, inspiration and down-to-earth tips in this book will help you get to your goal.
Duke Sharp draws on a lifetime of experience playing, writing, recording and teaching music.
Garage Band Theory demystifies music theory and, in the process, shows how to apply basic music the
