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Started this discussion. Last reply by Wyatt Till May 8, 2011. 23 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,I'm a self-taught guitarist from 15 (now 22) and I have done some amount of composing over the years but in the last year or two have been unable to write or complete anything I start. I believe…Continue
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Wyatt Till replied to Wyatt Till's discussion Looking for Guidance"@Nigel W
That was really helpful thank you.
I've done a small amount of study at uni (took a class here and there) but he explained everything in an easy to understand manner.
@Andrew Gleibman
I will be sure to read up on…"
Andrew Gleibman replied to Wyatt Till's discussion Looking for Guidance"I recommend to start with understanding of basic music forms up to the sonata allegro form. Independently of the way you study this, try to compare the structure of music masterpieces, which you like, with the structure of literature or…"
Nigel W replied to Wyatt Till's discussion Looking for Guidance"and, how about that! -you could start here with the Forums very own Pete Whitfields clear introduction to basic chord relationships:
http://elearningformusic.wikispaces.com/
cheers
Nigel"
Nigel W replied to Wyatt Till's discussion Looking for Guidance"Fredrick's comment is accurate, I think. This is something which everyone will experience, sometime or other. You can get through it by a) taking the pressure off yourself- it's only music, noone's life is one the line! and b)…"
"I don't beleive you are experiencing a problem related to music, rather what I think you are descirbing is an all too frequent and common a problem in basic decision making. You need to decide, when you are creating your "ideas…"
Tyler Hughes replied to Wyatt Till's discussion Looking for Guidance"Well where would you like to start?"
Wyatt Till posted a discussionLooking for Guidance
Hi,I'm a self-taught guitarist from 15 (now 22) and I have done some amount of composing over the years but in the last year or two have been unable to write or complete anything I start. I believe the original ideas I form are of substance, but I can never seem to get that next riff/section out. I am looking for guidance, I'd also love to learn how to really analyse compositions and I'm guessing for that I have to be able to hear what scales are being used in a piece? Where would I learn to…See More
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- What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?
- Songs, Other
- What is your favorite genre or style of music?
- Progressive/Melodic Death Metal
- Is music your main income source?
- No - Not at all.
- Where do you live?
- Australia
- About Me (MUST be more than 10 words to be approved):
- I'm a self taught musician and have always wanted to expand composing abilities to 'create' music I have in mind and soul.
- Website:
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