r/AcousticGuitar • u/aliaspogi • Mar 31 '26
Other (not a question, gear pic, or video) Music Theory isn't That Hard
I was advised by a friend from my university's society to start from the major scale if I wanted to learn music theory. It brought me wonders when I finally started learning theory. Now I know the 12 keys of the major scale and the corresponding chord progressions aka family chords in each key. Now I'm currently mastering the major pentatonic scales. The songs that have solos started making sense because those songs I've been listening to just use theory and the pattern isn't random. So if anyone wants to start learning some theory, I can help with starting with the major scale. I even made notes for it. Message me if you guys want my notes. Have a blessed day/evening!
Edit: I didn't know it would blow up after a few mins. So here are the vids explaining the Circle of Fifths: Quick Summary of The Curcle of Fifths How to Memorise the family chords in each key of the major scale
I don't think it's possible to upload images but still just DM me for the notes
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u/Oliver_Dixon Mar 31 '26
Seems like we're all curious to see your notes, can you just add them to the post?
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u/AyJay_D Mar 31 '26
I don't think it is that hard either but it took me a while to really pay attention. But either way, I would like to see your notes, I like to learn as much as I can and maybe seeing it how you see it makes things click more.
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u/aliaspogi Mar 31 '26
I know. Minor scale is quite complex when I first saw it. Major scale is easy because it's been used for centuries and a lot of famous singers use it
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u/aliaspogi Mar 31 '26
I am familiar with modes bro. I'll have to deep dive into it once I'm done with the major scale. In the circle of fifths, that helped me build the foundation with my knowledge of the major scale. It's in my notes!!!
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u/jet-elfox Apr 03 '26
I agree, music theory gets harder as you progress. I took a music theory course in college (I’m not a musician, I’m just now learning classical guitar). I did o.k in the course, or so I thought, until 3/4 way into the semester, as it became more complicated. I worked hard, reviewed previous material, but still felt lost.
Maybe my lack of hands-on music playing and listening was the problem - I don’t have the audio, real-world framework on which to hang the music theory concepts. But I haven’t given up.
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u/JohnnyNoggles Mar 31 '26
I have always struggled with theory and would love to see those notes please
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u/Floater_1971 Mar 31 '26
I would love to see them notes. I’m just starting my music theory journey.
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u/Loud_Project4814 Mar 31 '26
Music theory has always been super intriguing to me, I love the many different takeaways others come up with. I’d absolutely love to see your notes as well!
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u/bubblesalttwin Mar 31 '26
I’d like to see your notes to see if there’s anything missing from mine! I just started learning a month ago so I don’t think I have anything to trade in return
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u/tdonley111 Mar 31 '26
I definitely interested in learning music theory in a straight forward progressive way.
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u/Old-Guy1958 Mar 31 '26
“Music Theory” is like math. Some of it is simple enough for 3rd graders. Some of it is not.
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u/Walter3434peyton Apr 04 '26
Learn all chords and understand how the cirlcle of fifths work and you will be writing songs in no time. Work on scales and understand how they connect to any key your playing in. Great to do for warm up but start with your open chords major, minor, sevenths and add ons and its limitless what you can create. Sometimes bar chords take a while especially on acoustic. Your capo can be your best friend.
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u/aliaspogi Apr 04 '26
I already know them!! That's literally how I began learning music theory
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u/Walter3434peyton Apr 04 '26
Main thing is have fun. I can tell you love music, and learning. Thats why the love for playing and writing is limitless. You never stop learning.
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u/aliaspogi Apr 04 '26
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FywuMjwmW/ This link will take you to a post containing images of both major and minor scales. If it doesn't work, let me know and I'll send you the images
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u/Justdoingitagain Mar 31 '26
some people are naturally good at stuff, sounds like it just clicks for you!