Q. Do you have to know how to play the piano to be in it?
Also how hard is it?
A. I can tell you're asking specifically about music theory as a class, besides the subject itself.
Do you have to play piano to take a music theory class?
Nope, music theory can be a class offered at your school where no previous lessons are necessary on any instrument.
Is it hard? It depends how well you can focus on the subject, like math. Actually, think of it like math or algebra, remember all of those rules you learn, like about order of operations, multiplying by one, dividing by zero? Well music theory is (basically) a class where you learn how to create and correct chords, melodies, and basic notes according to rules from different time periods, like in the baroque (Bach's time period), classical (Mozart's time period) and the romantic period (Beethoven is actually too innovative to just be called a "romantic period" composer, but he's a good example anyway).
You will write down notes on sheet music, learn how to write rhythms, label chords, and when a series of chords progress each other, it's called a "progression", like the famous I V IV chords of rock music, and you will probably need to label these too. Look up "music theory worksheet" on google images and it should help you out.
Help With Guitar Music Theory?
Q. does anyone know where I can find free, printable, online music theory worksheets for guitar? I am learning to play, I can read tabs, but I just don't have the time for lessons. I play/compose piano songs, write lyrics, and I would like to start composing guitar songs as well I just don't know where to begin. Thanks for your help!
A. I would begin with chords. I would start making songs with the basic guitar chords- Amaj&min, Gmaj&min, Cmaj&min, Emaj&min, and Dmaj&min. They are the easiest to get your hands wrapped around. Just mix and match them and make your own progressions according to your tastes. Beware though, some chord progressions that sound awesome on piano don't sound as awesome on guitar and Vice versa. I would also invest in a good sight reading book for guitar, they help explain a lot. I recommend "Music Reading for Guitar:The Complete Method" by David Oakes. Good luck!
Beginner Piano Help >.< !?
Q. I just started playing the piano, I know how to read music & where the keys are etc, but I'm not a fluent piano player. Are there like exercises. . . worksheets. . . anything that'll help me teach myself ?
A. It definitely would be a good idea to get a teacher, but if you really want to teach yourself then I'd recommend the John Thomson's Modern Course for the Piano. They are a really good series of books with great songs! Hannon excersizes are also good for warming up. I also have used Practical Theory by Sandy Feldstein to learn notes and stuff better, and Scales, Chords, and Arppeggios by James Bastien. The best thing of all is practice though! I know progress always seems slow for piano, but you will get better with a lot of practice.
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Description : Q. Do you have to know how to play the piano to be in it? Also how hard is it? A. I can tell you're asking specifically about music th...