Cool vid Amac! You had some great points on building chords using scales. Interesting views from both you and Spring. I don't know too much music theory myself. I probably know only 4 scales, major, minor, pentatonic, and harmonic minor. I know the basics of music theory and that is about it. I think it is up to the musician to determine how much or little music theory they need. I think those that don't know much music theory or "ear players" can write things that they hear in their head, either through trial and error of by doing it so much to the point that it is instinctive. They write it but, they don't understand "why" it works. On the other hand someone that knows a lot of music theory can write the same melody and understand the why behind the musical idea. They both got to the end result, just taking different paths.
Even more important than learning music theory I believe is knowing that chords, chord progressions, scales, and modes are tools that musicians can use in their music. The creativity is what makes the music in the end. What I mean is for example, the A minor scale is the same A minor scale used by Mozart, Beethoven, Jimi Hendrix, Kirk Hammet, me, you, and everyone else. The creativity in putting the notes together to convey some type of emotion for the listener is what seperates each musician apart from one another. You mentioned above Amac that it is important to know when to use these tools appropriately or the music will end up sounding like a wreck. Which I agree with 100%. Learn the concepts and learn when to use them or when not to use them depending on what you are trying to accomplish. I think every musician gets to the point when they feel a need to learn something new in music theory. That is usually when you are ready to take your writing to another level. Learn a new concept, use it in a few pieces, learn another one and continue to take small bites at a time. It is true what Spring also said you don't need to know any scales at all, some people have a great ear for music, and there are a ton of musicians like that. However, eventually when you notice some things sounding "samey" that is usually when you reach for a few chunks of music theory to expand your skills. This was a pretty great conversation!
I am not. Self taught. Was a guitarist in a metal band for a while and the band wanted little string parts here and there. Been trying to figure out composing stuff from there. Pretty much since I have been posting music on here...about a year or so.
Really like this track Amac. It sounds like some really cool music that you could play while wandering around town picking up supplies before heading out on an adventure in an RPG. Awesome Job man!
Cool vid Amac! You had some great points on building chords using scales. Interesting views from both you and Spring. I don't know too much music theory myself. I probably know only 4 scales, major, minor, pentatonic, and harmonic minor. I know the basics of music theory and that is about it. I think it is up to the musician to determine how much or little music theory they need. I think those that don't know much music theory or "ear players" can write things that they hear in their head, either through trial and error of by doing it so much to the point that it is instinctive. They write it but, they don't understand "why" it works. On the other hand someone that knows a lot of music theory can write the same melody and understand the why behind the musical idea. They both got to the end result, just taking different paths.
Even more important than learning music theory I believe is knowing that chords, chord progressions, scales, and modes are tools that musicians can use in their music. The creativity is what makes the music in the end. What I mean is for example, the A minor scale is the same A minor scale used by Mozart, Beethoven, Jimi Hendrix, Kirk Hammet, me, you, and everyone else. The creativity in putting the notes together to convey some type of emotion for the listener is what seperates each musician apart from one another. You mentioned above Amac that it is important to know when to use these tools appropriately or the music will end up sounding like a wreck. Which I agree with 100%. Learn the concepts and learn when to use them or when not to use them depending on what you are trying to accomplish. I think every musician gets to the point when they feel a need to learn something new in music theory. That is usually when you are ready to take your writing to another level. Learn a new concept, use it in a few pieces, learn another one and continue to take small bites at a time. It is true what Spring also said you don't need to know any scales at all, some people have a great ear for music, and there are a ton of musicians like that. However, eventually when you notice some things sounding "samey" that is usually when you reach for a few chunks of music theory to expand your skills. This was a pretty great conversation!
I am not. Self taught. Was a guitarist in a metal band for a while and the band wanted little string parts here and there. Been trying to figure out composing stuff from there. Pretty much since I have been posting music on here...about a year or so.
Killer song man! I really like the groovy swinging kind of feel of this piece. Great composition and great melodies Amac!
Thank you for the great comment Amac! It means a lot coming from a musician whos work I admire! =)
Hey Cygnus,
I really like this song. I like the beginning and the way it changes into the second part with the 80's horror sounds with the drums. Cool song!
Cheers!
Thank you everyone for the awesome comments!
Really like this track Amac. It sounds like some really cool music that you could play while wandering around town picking up supplies before heading out on an adventure in an RPG. Awesome Job man!
Thank you all for the great comments!
Done! =)
For sure! hit me up on my email: hitctrl@gmail.com
Cheers!
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