A few days ago, I overheard my son playing the scales on my guitar. I hadn't taught him anything on the guitar because he showed zero interest in the uke.
I was so surprised so I asked him about it later. He said that he figured out that each fret is 1/2 step and he already know the scale increments. He played the scale on a single string.
Well, long story short, I bought him a guitar, and he's really into it. It's too bad he's not into the uke, then I wouldn't have to buy him anything. But, I'm happy, I jam together with him almost every day.
So, I'm thinking, music theory is kind of boring, but knowing just a little can sometimes be really useful.
I think the realization that each fret is 1/2 step increment is good to know; for example, it explains why barre chords work, or even without barring, how to play up the neck.
What has been the most useful to you?
I was so surprised so I asked him about it later. He said that he figured out that each fret is 1/2 step and he already know the scale increments. He played the scale on a single string.
Well, long story short, I bought him a guitar, and he's really into it. It's too bad he's not into the uke, then I wouldn't have to buy him anything. But, I'm happy, I jam together with him almost every day.
So, I'm thinking, music theory is kind of boring, but knowing just a little can sometimes be really useful.
I think the realization that each fret is 1/2 step increment is good to know; for example, it explains why barre chords work, or even without barring, how to play up the neck.
What has been the most useful to you?