Should Guitar Players Learn Music Theory??

[@osirus211]

I think you answered your own question. If you want to bend/break the rules, you need to learn the rules first.

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[@kaiwillie1466]

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[@kaiwillie1466]

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[@bigbirdmusic8199]

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[@adwitatherealadwita]

Ah yes, The Beatles, my favourite guitarist.

[@Uvouvo05]

another thing to note, music theory and reading music is quite important for playing in an orchestra, big band, generally playing jazz, writing down music. It will also extremely help translate your skills across instruments, such as knowing theory while playing piano, then picking up guitar or trumpet.

[@shanebarr483]

I play guitar because I enjoy it, and I've always seen learning theory as a chore and never wanted to, because I feel as if I would get discouraged

[@wox4f]

man, two years have passed. Did you learned some theory?

[@alloftheabove1653]

@@wox4f xD perfect

[@timothysammyconteh2015]

@@wox4f 😂..

[@MrFlippicat]

As a music student, I completely agree with what you said at 4:10. Theory was developed as a method of describing, as you said so yourself, and that sentence sums it up nicely. Keep up the good work

[@dreamcoma2213]

Music theory is worth checking out, but it isn't going to solves all your problems. It is useful for communicating with other musicians, but doesn't give you your technique. Technique comes from building muscle memory. Also, unless you get really deep into music theory, I don't think it will really have a large impact on your song writing. Knowing some basic theory is worth it. The same thing with anything, there are diminishing returns. Expanding your chord count is pretty useful, also knowing how to build a chord is good. You can start making your own chords overtime, gives songs a more unique sound.

[@coomzie6245]

now this i can agree with. very well explained

[@eduardwille1711]

I'd just say, Do you play with others as in a band? yes and you make your own songs? = LEARN TO READ MUSIC! yes but it's just for goofs or you just play songs that already exist? = IF OTHERS DON'T CARE DO WHATEVER YOU PREFER no? = DO WHAT EVER YOU PREFER!

[@chsinskyy]

I'm still shocked this channel hasn't blown up

[@5688gamble]

You pick up basic theory when you play, even if you don't know it, if getting more in-depth interests you it's only going to help to know it, I mean learning different artistic techniques will help any artist, if you are going to paint you learn about how different paints blend, different brushes and strokes, etc, that makes you a better painter and when you stray from the established rules you know what effect you are going for, when I decided I wanted to learn the violin, I became more interested in music theory as well, because it was even more important and a lot of stuff on guitar started making more sense too, then I was able to pick up the mandolin (well it's basically like violin) and ukulele too, even the recorder and a little piano, because I had a better framework!

[@richlight]

By learning musoc theory it will allow you to create more complex pieces of music. The more you know the easier it is to apply differnt modes and scales , build different chord voicings on the fly, and all that. That said if you only care about guitar learning your instrument is the most important aspect of music. Then ypu kind of develop an understanding of music theory as it applies to your chosen instrument. Ps i hope ypu learned how to figure out the name lf a chord 2 years later hahahah

[@AtomicCraze]

I thought this was a popular channel but this video has only 91 views, how the hell

[@RedlightBlue]

Atomic I appreciate it! But tbh idk how 91 people even found it

[@AtomicCraze]

Lol atleast you got regular comments on your videos haha. Also your editing is much more of a higher quality than other 100+ subscriber youtube channels, I love how you have essentially documented your journey of learning guitar not many channels have that type of content recorded. Im a week in myself, I gave up back in 2015 but i learnt way more in my first week now than I did before, probably because I didn't use Youcisian (which is a meh way of learning guitar)

[@RedlightBlue]

Thanks dude :) and yeah, I find yousician feels effective early on because you almost immediately can play simple songs, but you don't really retain any of it outside the game. What are you using to learn this time around?

[@AtomicCraze]

Redlight Blue Skillshare and KZbin now, I know prioritise learning chords because I literally did not know any when I originally started now only a week in and I know 5 chords, 3 of which I can smoothly switch between. The D and A chord is a pain in the ass for me atm haha

[@RedlightBlue]

Atomic I never considered skillshare, but I gotta check it out! I used Justin Guitar at first and that was super helpful, but then I kinda fell off.. I would recommend it though

[@crazylegsstampede1100]

You are one incredibly smart dude. Thanks for the explanation it cleared all my doubts.

[@corybergeronrecordings]

I know music theory and am rich and famous.

[@RedlightBlue]

music theory is such a powerful tool!

[@conorjfan]

Redlight Blue if you were rich and famous why would you be watching a video on something you already know

[@austinjohnson3452]

@@conorjfan exactly what I was thinking, besides never hearing of him

[@godzilla42698]

@@austinjohnson3452 lmao

[@christianforbes]

Hahaha this is my first redlight video, love this dude's vibe.

[@tastytaco3044]

So I feel like I'm creative making riffs and stuff but I'm like almost clueless when it comes to chords that should be played after another. This is Me with not knowing music theory, but am only interested in chords because I don't want my creativity to go away with specific scales and such. What should I do.

[@thecus8282]

learn about chord progressions. you'll also have to know about scales. I don't think it'll take away your creativity. it'll just give you a framework to improvise in. and if you want to experiment then you can just ignore the theory and do what you want. Its like giving you a list of ingredients that work well together. it doesn't really limit what you can cook. you're also free to use other stuff if thats what you want

[@arc.gouda08]

Thecus has it on point. I feel like one of the biggest mental blocks for people in learning music theory is that they think they'll lose their creativity. You won't. In fact, music theory will HELP you. It's like learning a combo in a videogame or, as he said, getting a list of ingredients. You don't HAVE to use a combo, but having that bread-and-butter option expands your repertoire, and doesn't limit you from mixing and matching moves.

[@virtualsolitary5317]

Theory always discouraged me and frustrated me, personally I actually found it better to just spend time with playing he guitar, whether it sounded good or not. Learning each chord and note, and just messing around, I found it to be the best way to play and come up with songs and tunes that just make sense to me. Theory is good to know I think, to expand your knowledge, but spend time with your music and guitar or whatever instrument, and try to convey some feel in whatever way possible. Theory is a good way to knowledge, but just playing and figuring it out is a good way to feel. You pick up a lot of theory by just playing.

[@theguywhoasked-r7e]

Its easier than you think to be honest, I learned basic music theory when I was 11 online

[@ProMrLecoq01]

How do really learn music theory or terminology especially as a beginner?

[@Roscovanul2]

You can start by reading some music theory books for guitars like: Music Theory - by Hal Leonard Guitar Method And Modern Music Theory For Guitarists by Joseph Alexander They are very good for beginners and intermediate players.

[@smen407]

Well done

[@yosoysanchovilla7126]

Dude I love all your videos. Can’t wait till I can play guitar decently lol

[@duncanjones7310]

you're never smarter for not knowing something

[@user-jq3ij2yg8l]

bro i thought it was normal for your school to teach you how to read music and music theory since like the 3rd grade- like its been drilled into me for 5 years weather i played an instrument or not

[@BrandensMusicPage]

Before I even watch the video, music theory is important to find your own sound and become a better musician quicker, all popular musicians who play instruments know music theory even if they can’t name chords or read sheet, I trust you’ll say something good tho

[@joebustos6413]

Learn the 7 modes of major and amaze yourself

[@fbicappuccino]

whats that sick drumbeat, where'd you got it and what's it's name

[@Gas2311]

As an intermediate/beginner it isnt that important, but after playing for 10-40 even more years its pretty fucking nice to be able to do. Like when u get into advanced stuff.

[@_DigitalRemake]

Im still here

[@_DigitalRemake]

Remember the chick avatar when you get big on youtube =]

[@RedlightBlue]

Good :) and I'll remember you always

[@acandycoloredclown7005]

You have to learn the rules in order to break them

[@aspena7883]

Roman Sherman doesn't even know a G cord and is still pretty good!!!

[@Poopick]

In my opinion, if you don't know music theory to some sort of extent, you are not a real musician, and it doesnt matter how good of a player you are. Being a musician is not about knowing to play really good, it's more about understanding what you are doing. I once met a piano player. He was really good, but disn't know what a scale is (yes, true story). He could play classic pieces and stuff really good, he could read sheet, but he didn't understand why it sounded they way it did. So he was basically a Super-Simon player that used the piano. That's the best way I can describe a player who doesn't know what he is doing, hence not a musician.

[@jhaj457]

Sure

[@fam4449]

The level of musical knowledge seen by piano and keyboard players is where guitarists should be. Problem is that guitar is a more difficult instrument for learning theory than the piano.

[@okcsticksandkeys]

"Theory" is NOT "rules." Theory is options. And if someone doesn't want to expand their palette of "options," that's fine BUT, here's the deal: Any time you make a choice of doing this or that a certain way because you think it works better than ANOTHER this or that.......THAT'S THEORY. When you play a line a certain way over something because it works better than this OTHER way, THAT'S THEORY. Unless you're LITERALLY just gonna play random notes, it's ALL "theory" man. The only question is; how limited would you like to be? Study it or don't. Thing is, you're gonna USE it REGARDLESS.

[@samuraidave1645]

Kurt Cobain hated music theory … I’m not saying this is the answer but it’s awesome how successful he became and what great music he was able to make not giving a fk about it lol but most of us aren’t as talented as him and would benefit from learning at least some

[@LeoSG61]

I’ve been playing guitar for years and never learned music theory

[@lasse3412]

Same here.

[@zVxSolo]

willy

[@eridinthevirgin4191]

Well where can I learn music theory

[@leofisher1280]

Start on KZbin

[@the1zeldafan609]

@Henry Bushell lol, NO

[@4GRANTED]

Open whoop

[@RedlightBlue]

Everybody knows it

[@contracthit9839]

The most soulful guitar players don't read music

[@Burnt_Gerbil]

Music theory is good. How can you be creative if you’re not sure how to.

[@patrickblack4992]

When you're playing music. You want to be free. You want to express yourself efficiently. You want others to hear what you're hearing in your ear. And you can't do that without music theory. (Most likely)

[@JR-ee4xf]

A friend of mine thought that we shouldn't learn from teachers but instead spend time with guitar playing anything random. Becoz music theory puts you in a cage and kills ur creativity. I followed his advice and was so frustrated coz everything I played didn't sound anything good. Although, rarely I got some riffs. I went to a guitar teacher who taught me basic theory and the world opened up for me. Now I know what to do to sound good and what can make it sound different. Idk. I never really wanted to be a great guitar player, I just wanted to be able to play songs for myself, no matter how complicated.

[@TheCavalryPK]

first

[@RedlightBlue]

that was the fastest comment i've gotten maybe ever

[@TheCavalryPK]

much love.! music theory is boring as hell. However, it is invaluable. and should be learned a little bit on parallel with the mad guitar skills

[@RedlightBlue]

so boring. but i find you kind of learn it as you go just by experimenting on the guitar, sometimes even by mistake. but yeah, when i tried just reading about it, definitely not an exhilarating experience

[@gentlegiant6585]

LAST!😉😜

[@d.l.loonabide9981]

Music theory isn't a binary yes/no thing. No musician knows all theory. It's hard to know zero theory.

[@erikl6988]

The ruin creativity thing is bullshit. You're either creative or you're not. Knowing theory or not knowing it is irrelevant to that.

[@vlad.the.impaler.]

They know music theory, they just didn't learn it in a formal way, it doesn't mean they didn't figure it out(the foundations) You must be stupid not to want to learn the foundation of the thing you're doing

[@nayb1398]

Please sack the drummer.

[@thomasfarmer1730]

at least learn the very basics of theory (e.g. all the notes on the fretboard) to make playing easier