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Topic: Review: Music Theory in the Real World |
Bruce Burhans
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Bellingham, Washington, USA
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Posted 25 Apr 2005 5:13 am |
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This will be really easy.
Mike Perlowin's book, "Music Theory in the Real World",
is an excellent introduction to practical music theory
for any instrument.
There's a link to it on his website:
www.mikeperlowin.com
You can find my extended notes/commentary here:
http://tinyurl.com/djern
Bruce in Bellingham
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Fred Shannon
From:
Rocking "S" Ranch, Comancheria, Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 25 Apr 2005 6:10 am
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Bruce you couldn't be more correct in your recommendation of Mike's book.I used the elements of that publication in the teaching methods I used. I, however, was only made aware of Mike's supplement for the E9th PSG player recently. I was unable to locate the supplement for purchase, but I emailed Mike and he was kind enough to make it available to me. I understand there is the possibility Mel Bay company and Mike may make it available for either a download or for purchase. It is well written and is a common sense approach for sight reading relative to the PSG. Thanks for the post.
Phred
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Bruce Burhans
From:
Bellingham, Washington, USA
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Posted 25 Apr 2005 6:37 am
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Phred,
You are right about Mike being a good guy.
See this subject for what he has to say about the
supplement:
GO
It's at the bottom.
I'm really curious about his pedal steel classical recording.
Bruce in Bellingham
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J Hill
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 25 Apr 2005 8:49 am
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I just got Mike's Music Theory Book and he sent me his supplement. I think I'm finally on my way to a real understanding of these things. I have yet to 'bog down' in his book because he explains each concept so very well.
I can only imagine the rewards of taking the time/effort to learn this stuff, and the practical results that should follow. I'm just weary of looking at the fretboard as a mysterious thing and look forward to knowing it in a way that proves more friendly and useful.
Mike's book is good for the beginning music theory student because unlike a lot of other theory books, it sheds light on music theory step by step, not assuming you know anything about music theory. Baby steps. I think I may be on my way to walking confidently across the fretboard instead of tripping all over it.
Thanks to you too, Bruce, for your work in your extended notes. I printed it out and will read it along with Mike's book! 
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Bruce Burhans
From:
Bellingham, Washington, USA
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Posted 25 Apr 2005 1:59 pm
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Leila,
Good work. Music is a language, and each instrument has
its own dialect. Takes time.
I find that if I can _imagine_, even vaguely, a good
part to play at a particular place in a tune, then
I'm most of the way there.
This involves _feeling_ the emotional logic, and the
rythm is an important part of that.
As is my memory of other, similar tunes.
The theory is a tool that I use to focus and direct my
imagination, and to find the sounds on my instrument.
Be sure to let me know if there's anything in Mike's
book or my notes that isn't clear, and I'll edit
the notes.
Bruce in Bellingham
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