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Re: Opinions on music theory
excellent post
thanks!!!!!!!!
Teddy
On Feb 18, 2012, at 1:16 PM, TripleOhNine wrote:
> Wow, I tried really hard not to read this thread since I'm so busy
> lately, but you guys "pulled me back in!" like that Godfather movie.
>
> My bachelor's degree is in music theory, and I studied it for a year as
> a graduate student. What I discovered for me was that it was all about
> understanding the building materials so I could create my own music.
>
> But in terms of listening to music, when I hear something and recognize
> what "going on" theory-wise, it just makes me want to sit down and play
> it, or sing it and incorporate it into my own musical vocabulary. So, I
> don't think it hurts my listening to be aware of the theory of things.
>
> I do think, sometimes, when you are in the process of learning theory,
> it can be a big hassle and can effect your ability to listen to music
> for enjoyment, but as you get some distance from the academic
> environment the learning goes deeper and becomes more internal and
> instinctual.
>
> I have always been a "center-brained" person, neither fully
> right-brained or left-brained, so I enjoy the technical as well as the
> creative side of music. When I loop vocally, I don't score everything
> out, although I could if i wanted, but I'm more interested in the
> experience of performing. Sometimes the theory knowledge helps me to
> fill in some gaps here and there, and make the harmonies richer.
>
> Michael Carlson (3x09)
>