MUSIC THEORY

  • Every Guitarist Needs a Master Chord Book

    — Daily Journal Entry 036 — Now-a-days there are many to choose from, but I do have mine from 1992, which is pretty thorough. It’s called, “The Guitar Picture Chord Encyclopedia Compiled by: John Pearse.” A lot of work went into this book for him to ensure a picture was taken for every chord that…

  • What Exactly Does ‘Middle C’ Refer To?

    — Daily Journal Entry 014 — I used to think that the term, Middle C, only referred to piano. As in, the physical spot for the C note that is in the middle of the keyboard. But that’s not the case at all. It’s actually the C note right between where the treble clef and…

  • School Band Expereinces Help Shape Your Future

    First off, let me say this to all aspiring musicians out there who didn’t start learning a particular instrument until later in life: “It’s NOT a requirement to have learned anything about music when you’re young (in your teens, or earlier).” It’s definitely a plus, but not a “show-stopper” at all. Plenty of people learned…