tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271166493264513094.post5227452736891910657..comments2024-03-05T11:05:57.017-08:00Comments on Getting There: Top 10 Reasons NOT To Learn Music TheoryRobert Maddockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346494939798032098noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271166493264513094.post-904819031990846752023-12-16T10:35:28.030-08:002023-12-16T10:35:28.030-08:00Thanks for your comment.
Yes I find when songwrit...Thanks for your comment.<br /><br />Yes I find when songwriting it's good to start with inspiration. However, as you write more you'll see that you will often use the same types of chords, melodies and production techniques. <br /><br />Noticing what you do and what artists that you like use (as far as music theory and production), can lead to greater creativity and overall increase in quality. You can write from a basis of music theory and understanding and/or, search in the dark for inspiration and ideas (which as I stated isn't bad).<br /><br />Lastly, if you get into more 'complicated' music like jazz, R&B, symphonies and film music, music theory is indispensable. Robert Maddockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15346494939798032098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271166493264513094.post-50195815652431893772023-12-13T21:54:24.665-08:002023-12-13T21:54:24.665-08:00I realize this blog post is from 2011, but I feel ...I realize this blog post is from 2011, but I feel inclined to comment anyway. <br /><br />"This is another gem. Some songwriters feel that they get their ideas from divine intervention (or some facsimile) and learning the facts behind their creativity will make their music 'lose its magic'."<br /><br />I don't think this, I KNOW this. For 3 years I had been making songs without understanding much at all about music theory. But when I started to research it, the songwriting process became more methodical and less natural. All artists have different methods of songwriting which contributes to the uniqueness of the final work. <br /><br />Perhaps if properly taught by a professional instead of doing basic research on my own, I could apply theory to my songwriting more naturally. But as it stands now, theory has only hindered my ability. I will continue to pursue music without it for now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271166493264513094.post-31970611373705556842019-08-06T06:14:03.070-07:002019-08-06T06:14:03.070-07:00Thanks for sharing this blog.. i know The Top 10 R...Thanks for sharing this blog.. i know The Top 10 Reasons for NOT To <a href="https://zullypascual.com/" rel="nofollow">Learn Music Theory</a>... NormanRClemmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17758641129158665205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271166493264513094.post-75468832695505918992012-10-28T14:20:58.033-07:002012-10-28T14:20:58.033-07:00Thanks Merc,
I always find music theory adds to m...Thanks Merc,<br /><br />I always find music theory adds to my music writing and playing experience.Robert Maddockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15346494939798032098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271166493264513094.post-13017354950114011932012-10-24T16:10:25.854-07:002012-10-24T16:10:25.854-07:00"Music theory makes for dull music" Actu..."Music theory makes for dull music" Actually, music theory MAKES music. Without the behind-the-scenes thinking of musicians there wouldn't be music in the first place. It's like how you can create a math formula for the power out of your racing car. You're going to make your car go faster regardless of usage of math or not. The process behind making a car go faster in either case is called theory.<br /><br />As so with music. Good article--thanks.Merchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294546655391856791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271166493264513094.post-31586355123805921572011-08-05T18:35:13.342-07:002011-08-05T18:35:13.342-07:00Thanks for the comment.
I actually covered this i...Thanks for the comment.<br /><br />I actually covered this in #2 and especially in #9. <br /><br />Most people think that learning theory is going to make their music sound lifeless and regimented. <br /><br />I find some musicians go overboard with this, so in part I can agree with you. I teach theory to musicians of all styles. It always seems to help them as long as they make it their own. Basically, it's all up the musician. <br /><br />BTW. I think the word you were looking for was 'castrated'.Robert Maddockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15346494939798032098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271166493264513094.post-63084044111706874692011-08-04T21:53:38.051-07:002011-08-04T21:53:38.051-07:00Music theory makes for dull music. You can usually...Music theory makes for dull music. You can usually tell when a composer has been catrated with strict college theory.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com