guitar theory

djs488 · Post by **djs488** » Thu Feb 13, 2003 7:53 am

hey guys, ive mostly been learning from tabs this whole time. but i want to learn the theory (i think thats wat it called), u know with all the notes and chord names lke Gm7sus. I've heard people who know all this stuff, and they say it really pays off. plus im starting to write some of my own songs, so i think it would be helpful. Thanks

pele0069 · Post by **pele0069** » Thu Feb 13, 2003 2:32 pm

well im starting to take lessons...but if you want to learn the cord names do that by urself dont waste money....but if u want to learn theory take lessons.... this is just my opinion...

djs488 · Post by **djs488** » Fri Feb 14, 2003 12:23 pm

is it worth it though? for anyone that knows it.

grock · Post by **grock** » Fri Feb 14, 2003 12:35 pm

guitar lesons are crap if you want to learn theory and guitar smarts. take a class at school like band (HS) or music theory I (College). That'll help you to name chords and such.

I think lessons help mostly in developing technique, speed, fretboard awareness, and provides direction in all those things. if you have the opportunity to take lessons then go for it. it will help immensely in your playing. word.

lowtech411 · Post by **lowtech411** » Fri Feb 21, 2003 3:58 pm

I learned alot of my theory from http://www.activeguitar.com

gcom007 · Post by **gcom007** » Wed Feb 26, 2003 2:41 am

theory is great, definitely worth learning, but it's not easy nor fun, but it pays off if you work at it.