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Title: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: T-Block on May 02, 2007, 04:06:20 PM
Here is all the links full of information that every serious musician needs to know. If you're an up-and-coming musician, here are the tools you need to reach your goal.  New links will be added as they are posted:


Basic Music Theory: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,30189.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,30189.0.html)

Basic Music Theory In Every Key: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,73976.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,73976.0.html)

Major Scales: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,17060.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,17060.0.html)

Minor Scales: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,37735.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,37735.0.html)

Minor Scale Chords: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,37752.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,37752.0.html)

Blues Scale: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,45976.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,45976.0.html)

Scale Degrees: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,42672.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,42672.0.html)

Circle of 5ths: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,34778.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,34778.0.html)

Basic Chord Fingerings (RH): http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,16403.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,16403.0.html)

Basic Chord Fingerings (LH): http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,42382.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,42382.0.html)

Basic Chords Practice: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,80924.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,80924.0.html)

Basic Chords Practice Part 2: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,47886.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,47886.0.html)

Scale Degree Chords: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,53951.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,53951.0.html)

Scale Degree Chords Part 2: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,53958.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,53958.0.html)

Scale Degree Chords Chart/Practice (3-note chords): http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,54353.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,54353.0.html)

Basic Progressions: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,80928.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,80928.0.html)

Basic Progressions (classically trained musicians): http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,56397.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,56397.0.html)

Another approach to Basic Progressions: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,51538.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,51538.0.html)

More Advanced Progressions: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,80933.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,80933.0.html)

Progressions Practice Routine: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,81363.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,81363.0.html)

Progressions Practice Routine #2: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,81365.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,81365.0.html)

Progressions Practice Routine #3: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,36503.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,36503.0.html)

Explaining Progressions: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,81362.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,81362.0.html)

Explaining Progressions part 2: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,81484.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,81484.0.html)

Explaining Progressions part 3: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,33036.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,33036.0.html)

Another Look At Progressions: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,43389.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,43389.0.html)

A Drill For Learning Progressions: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,50263.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,50263.0.html)

Secondary Dominants: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,37792.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,37792.0.html)

Secondary Dominant Chord Practice: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,43393.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,43393.0.html)

Modes: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,41567.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,41567.0.html)

Chord Chart: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,43117.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,43117.0.html)

Chord Symbols: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,79098.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,79098.0.html)

Chord Symbols #2: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,45648.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,45648.0.html)

Sheet Music Info: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,32585.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,32585.0.html)

Modulating (going to another key):
http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,15066.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,15066.0.html)
http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,28648.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,28648.0.html)

A use for the fully diminished 7th chord: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,27767.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,27767.0.html)

Arpeggios: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,49349.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,49349.0.html)

6ths / 3rds Improv. Technique: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,51440.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,51440.0.html)

Tri-tones: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,23047.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,23047.0.html)

Scales Chart: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,55378.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,55378.0.html)

Dim. 7 & dominant chords: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,55448.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,55448.0.html)

"Taking It Out" chords thread: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,55903.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,55903.0.html)

Chords In-Depth Part 1: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,57301.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,57301.0.html)

Chords In-Depth Part 2: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,57313.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,57313.0.html)

Congregational Songs Help: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,32178.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,32178.0.html)

Congregational Songs Help 2: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,66913.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,66913.0.html)

Basic Progressions 2: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,65920.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,65920.0.html)

Passing chords info: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,63541.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,63541.0.html)

Dominant movements: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,66152.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,66152.0.html)

Understanding the Number System: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,75473.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,75473.0.html)

Understanding the Number System, Part 2: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,81070.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,81070.0.html)
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: Rjthakid on May 15, 2007, 12:21:43 PM
It's just.......so beautiful......... :'(



don't get mad man.  I wasn't referring to your avatar.   :D
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: chessoriginal on July 13, 2007, 08:03:25 AM
should add blues scales to this..pretty handy at times
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: T-Block on July 14, 2007, 05:43:54 PM
should add blues scales to this..pretty handy at times

I haven't seen a blues scale thread in here.  If there is one, I will add it to the list.
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: chevonee on July 14, 2007, 08:09:31 PM
Here is all the links full of information that every serious musician needs to know.  If you're an up-and-coming musician, here are the tools you need to reach your goal.  New links will be added as they are posted:


Basic Music Theory:  [url]http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,30189.0.html[/url]

Major Scales:  [url]http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,17060.0.html[/url]

Minor Scales:  [url]http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,37735.0.html[/url]

Minor Scale Chords:  [url]http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,37752.0.html[/url]

Scale Degrees:  [url]http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,42672.0.html[/url]

Circle of 5ths:  [url]http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,34778.0.html[/url]

Basic Chord Fingerings (RH):  [url]http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,16403.0.html[/url]

Basic Chord Fingerings (LH):  [url]http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,42382.0.html[/url]

Basic Chords Practice:  [url]http://forums.learngospelmusic.com/index.php/topic,22023.0.html[/url]

Basic Progressions:  [url]http://forums.learngospelmusic.com/index.php/topic,15720.0.html[/url]

More Advanced Progressions:  [url]http://forums.learngospelmusic.com/index.php/topic,15731.0.html[/url]

Progressions Practice Routine:  [url]http://forums.learngospelmusic.com/index.php/topic,18903.0.html[/url]

Progressions Practice Routine #2:  [url]http://forums.learngospelmusic.com/index.php/topic,31384.0.html[/url]

Progressions Practice Routine #3:  [url]http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,36503.0.html[/url]

Explaining Progressions:  [url]http://forums.learngospelmusic.com/index.php/topic,18550.0.html[/url]

Explaining Progressions part 2:  [url]http://forums.learngospelmusic.com/index.php/topic,31163.0.html[/url]

Explaining Progressions part 3:  [url]http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,33036.0.html[/url]

Another Look At Progressions:  [url]http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/board,5.0.html[/url]

Secondary Dominants:  [url]http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,37792.0.html[/url]

Secondary Dominant Chord Practice: [url]http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,43393.0.html[/url]

Modes:  [url]http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,41567.0.html[/url]

Chord Chart:  [url]http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,43117.0.html[/url]

Chord Symbols:  [url]http://forums.learngospelmusic.com/index.php/topic,27648.msg193581.html#msg193581[/url]

Sheet Music Info:  [url]http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,32585.0.html[/url]





You are such a blessing to us Tblock......God bless you  :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: LyricTenor on July 20, 2007, 09:01:44 AM
Ok, WHERE I.T.9.H. does a pre-bkeginner start in this fount of knowledge?   ?/?

Real Talk.
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 20, 2007, 09:11:49 AM
Ok, WHERE I.T.9.H. does a pre-bkeginner start in this fount of knowledge?   ?/?

Real Talk.

Start with Basic Music Theory, Plucky. ::) :D
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: LyricTenor on July 20, 2007, 11:55:57 AM
Start with Basic Music Theory, Plucky. ::) :D

Pluccy?!  That's DEFINITELY a new one for me(now, 'splain it).   :D :D

PREESH2!!  ;) ;D
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: T-Block on July 21, 2007, 05:22:35 PM
Ok, WHERE I.T.9.H. does a pre-bkeginner start in this fount of knowledge?   ?/?

Real Talk.

Come on now LT, when u start reading a book, where do u start?  I hope you will say page 1, the same applies here.  So, like sjon said, start with the first link and that should lead you into all the other links.
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: LyricTenor on July 21, 2007, 05:36:58 PM
Come on now LT, when u start reading a book, where do u start?  I hope you will say page 1, the same applies here.  So, like sjon said, start with the first link and that should lead you into all the other links.

If y'all ninjas aren't tryin' to make me feel as if I'm bkeing dandled (how u like THAT word) on a knee over here.   ::)  ;)

So, the list is in order?  Is that what you (both) are saying?
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: swishmasta on July 21, 2007, 07:26:19 PM
whoa! theres enough information here to keep me learning for years! ;D
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: KeyZ-On-E on July 21, 2007, 09:54:34 PM
Come on now LT, when u start reading a book, where do u start?  I hope you will say page 1, the same applies here.  So, like sjon said, start with the first link and that should lead you into all the other links.
See this is also a good collection Im gonna look into.Thanks t-block ;D
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: T-Block on July 22, 2007, 08:08:14 AM
If y'all ninjas aren't tryin' to make me feel as if I'm bkeing dandled (how u like THAT word) on a knee over here.   ::)  ;)

So, the list is in order?  Is that what you (both) are saying?

The list is in order of what I feel is the best way to learn music.

Basically, the first topic contains most of the topics umderneath it.  I just put them all up there so that you can go straight to a particular topic.
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: LyricTenor on August 02, 2007, 10:47:16 AM
The list is in order of what I feel is the best way to learn music.

Basically, the first topic contains most of the topics umderneath it.  I just put them all up there so that you can go straight to a particular topic.

Gotcha.  Thanks for "dummying it down a shade".  ;)
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: Gibby on August 15, 2007, 08:59:57 AM
Wow.  I'll be a theory buff in no time  :)
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: T-Block on August 30, 2007, 01:57:49 PM
I have added some links on Modulating (going to another key) that u can check out.
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: jrbrownz2002 on August 31, 2007, 10:42:23 PM
Wow Thanks TBlock
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: jayfar on November 08, 2007, 12:52:49 AM
Wow that is awesome T-Block! I usually dont post anything but I do have a question. I understand these are the fundamentals and building blocks but how do I use this to ,for example, learn the new Isreal song so that I can present it to the praise team. I mean how do I apply all this to learning songs? Don't get me wrong I appreciate all the hard work but I dont understand how to make it fit. Thanks
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: T-Block on November 08, 2007, 07:46:55 AM
Wow that is awesome T-Block! I usually dont post anything but I do have a question. I understand these are the fundamentals and building blocks but how do I use this to ,for example, learn the new Isreal song so that I can present it to the praise team. I mean how do I apply all this to learning songs? Don't get me wrong I appreciate all the hard work but I dont understand how to make it fit. Thanks

The method that I use to learn songs is this:

Materials needed are song, keyboard, pencil & paper or computer to type on

1. Listen to the song a few times w/out your keyboard.  Get the tune in your head.

2. Figure out the key of the song, the bass notes, and some key melody notes.  Write them down if necessary

3. Turn the bass notes into scale degree numbers so that I can see what kind of progression(s) I have.

4. Start plugging in chords that I think will work for the song based on progressions I have already learned and practiced.  The melody notes I figured out will determine what inversion to play my chords in cuz the melody is usually the top note.

5.  If the chords I play don't really fit, I listen to the song and try to figure out what they are doing.  If there are some unfamiliar chords or runs being played that I think are cool to add to my playing, I will try to figure it out.

6.  Keep rewinding and fast-forwarding until you're satisfied with what you come up with.

7.  Play along with the CD to check yourself.  Play it for someone else who knows the song and see what they think about it.

8.  If you're not strong at remembering, write everything down so that you won't forget.

It's all about using your ears when you first start to learn a song.  Once your ears hear something, your brain kicks in (or should kick in, lol) to help the ear make sense of it.  When I was first learning about progressions, I used to write everything down, every note, everything.  Now, I can do it mentally, but occasionally I do write things down and post it on here for everyone else.

Hope that helps you.
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: T-Block on November 08, 2007, 07:48:14 AM
Some new links have been added to the sticky list.  So please, stop by and update your music theory library, LOL.
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: jayfar on November 09, 2007, 01:54:57 PM
Wow  ;D Thanks alot T-Block. Now maybe it won't take me 3 weeks to learn one song. LOL. But seriously, with that being said should I spend more time learning scales and progressions to the point of reflex/memory or more time learning the songs themselves. If I may ask what is your background, do you have a degree in music because your answers are so detailed. Thanks for the help.
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: jayfar on November 09, 2007, 02:00:40 PM
Just a couple of more questions. Sorry. Is there a method to changing chord structure/voiceing for the organ as oppossed to keyboard? I mean the organ is where I want to untimatly end up so how can I prepare myself for the transition to "think" organ if you will.  And also with all the instructional DVD's avail which do u suggest? Thanks again.
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: T-Block on November 09, 2007, 02:03:56 PM
Wow  ;D Thanks alot T-Block. Now maybe it won't take me 3 weeks to learn one song. LOL. But seriously, with that being said should I spend more time learning scales and progressions to the point of reflex/memory or more time learning the songs themselves. If I may ask what is your background, do you have a degree in music because your answers are so detailed. Thanks for the help.

I'd say first concentrate on learning all your notes and the all major & minor scales.  Then, move on to chords and chord progressions.  Learning chord progressions will help you learn songs faster.  Plus, it will be easy for you to use those same chords and techniques to learn other songs similar to it.  The danger in concentrating on songs is the chords and stuff you figure out will more than likely be the only ones u use for that particular song in that particular key.  Then, if u in a situation where someone sings the same song in a different key, you will be lost.

I am currently working towards earing a BA in Music Education.  I started my theory training way back when I first started learning the piano 9 years ago.  Since then I've taken most of the college theory courses so I pretty much got a strong theory background.  I started out learning the classical style, then I wanted to learn gospel.  So, I used all my classical knowledge and applied it to gospel music.  I try to make sure all my posts are as detailed and easy as possible that even a baby can understand it, lol.
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: T-Block on November 09, 2007, 02:06:45 PM
Just a couple of more questions. Sorry. Is there a method to changing chord structure/voiceing for the organ as oppossed to keyboard? I mean the organ is where I want to untimatly end up so how can I prepare myself for the transition to "think" organ if you will.  And also with all the instructional DVD's avail which do u suggest? Thanks again.

Well, I know nothing about the organ except the notes, so I can't help you there.  All i can say is the organ doesn't have a sustain pedal, so you gotta be creative in your fingering of chords so that you have a continuous sound equal to holding down the sustain pedal on a keyboard/piano.  As far as instructional DVDs, I have not purchased any, I learned on my own and I think I turned out well w/out them, so I can't suggest any.
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: jayfar on November 09, 2007, 02:13:49 PM
thanks. I appreciate all the knowledge. Have a blessed weekend!
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: dwest2419 on November 15, 2007, 04:08:13 PM
Hey whatsup? I found some great links that has Music Theory.

http://www.musictheory.net/lessons/html/id57_en.html (http://www.musictheory.net/lessons/html/id57_en.html)
http://chordmaps.com/index.htm (http://chordmaps.com/index.htm)
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: musallio on January 01, 2008, 05:51:39 AM
Awesome stuff Dwest, that is a great site 8)
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: musallio on January 01, 2008, 05:54:58 AM
Hi Every1, if Theory's your thing, U HAVE2 HAVE2 view this:

http://books.google.com/books?id=aYJTD97Hx70C&pg=PA27&lpg=PA27&dq=what+is+a+sub+chord&source=web&ots=ZyoRWlx88E&sig=-a--hD_B6qZwtz7s4cThGv9swaU#PPA64,M1


This book contains great theory on tensions, from 7th to 13th etc..

I hope the wizards here will explain some of the stuff 2 us babies in simple terms..
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: T-Block on January 07, 2008, 05:45:54 PM
A few more topic links have been added to the board.  Check it out if you already haven't!!!
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: CESharp on January 29, 2008, 10:53:53 AM
I just wanna say that YOU are truly allowing the Lord to use You in teaching us..........I know God is throwing all kinds of blessings your way.......all because of your Helping ministry

Thank you again
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: T-Block on March 22, 2008, 10:58:45 AM
Some more links have been added to the list.  Keep practicing!!!  ;)  :D  ;D
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: T-Block on April 22, 2008, 12:09:40 PM
I have added a few more links.  Make sure to stop by and check it out.
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: chevonee on April 24, 2008, 06:22:58 AM
Just a couple of more questions. Sorry. Is there a method to changing chord structure/voiceing for the organ as oppossed to keyboard? I mean the organ is where I want to untimatly end up so how can I prepare myself for the transition to "think" organ if you will.  And also with all the instructional DVD's avail which do u suggest? Thanks again.

A few instructional DVD's that I suggest
http://www.giftedplayer.com/   
http://www.hearandplay.com/gk.html
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: willijah on May 07, 2008, 02:03:40 PM
can someone provide and example of c diminished scale?
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: T-Block on May 07, 2008, 02:44:11 PM
can someone provide and example of c diminished scale?

Well there are many types of diminished scales, but the regular Diminished use the scale degrees 1, 2, b3, 4, b5, b6, 6, and 7.

In C, that would be:  C  D  Eb  F  Gb  Ab  A  B
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: dwest2419 on June 24, 2008, 03:25:31 PM
Hey whatsup? I found a website.

http://randscullard.com/CircleOfFifths/ (http://randscullard.com/CircleOfFifths/)
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: KJR on November 01, 2008, 12:16:15 PM
Thank you for welcoming me with open arms.  I will use these tools as they were intended.
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: nessalynn77 on April 27, 2009, 06:54:50 PM
T, this is really good.  REALLY GOOD.  It's so awesome for you to take the time and organize all of this stuff for free.  And the tips for learning a song are priceless.  I've always wanted someone to break it down like that for me.
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: T-Block on April 28, 2009, 07:23:45 AM
T, this is really good.  REALLY GOOD.  It's so awesome for you to take the time and organize all of this stuff for free.  And the tips for learning a song are priceless.  I've always wanted someone to break it down like that for me.

You're welcome nessa. I really have a heart for helping others become great musicians.
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: nessalynn77 on April 28, 2009, 10:18:47 AM
You're welcome nessa. I really have a heart for helping others become great musicians.
I worked on this some last night, and I am really excited!  I was hitting a brick wall in trying to find out how to expand upon what I have learned so far, and that explanation on page 1 really helped me a lot.

I know it's a shame I've been on LGM this long with access to all of this help and haven't really scratched the surface, but I would get very intimidated and not know where to start for me.  I know the very basics, but not enough to tie it all together and do a decent job on my own.  When I chord songs it's very basic and sounds like a simple, stripped down version of the actual song.  So I started at the top of your list, and scrolled through the stuff I already know, and just started where I felt I was getting to what I needed.  I look forward to seeing my progress.

You take away all excuses, I feel like if you and Val and DD and others are going to this much trouble to make all of this available, the least I can do is put some time in and see if I can get better.  So much available for free, and so few people take advantage of it.  I'm also blessed to be in a position where I'm not the primary musician, and so I'm not rushed to learn songs any more, I can just learn at my own pace, and hopefully when an opportunity arises, I'll be better equipped.
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: dharris3 on June 27, 2009, 08:29:09 PM
This seems like it's gonna be very helpful. Thank you! ;D
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: phbrown on October 21, 2009, 02:46:40 PM
Basic Progressions: [url]http://forums.learngospelmusic.com/index.php/topic,15720.0.html[/url] ([url]http://forums.learngospelmusic.com/index.php/topic,15720.0.html[/url])


Is this the correct link? I noticed it was different from many of the other links, since it has forums.learngospelmusic.com

Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: T-Block on October 21, 2009, 03:59:21 PM
Is this the correct link? I noticed it was different from many of the other links, since it has forums.learngospelmusic.com

Yeah, it's right. Did u click on the link? It should take u right to what it says.
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: don_davio on November 11, 2010, 06:12:38 AM
The method that I use to learn songs is this:

Materials needed are song, keyboard, pencil & paper or computer to type on

1. Listen to the song a few times w/out your keyboard.  Get the tune in your head.

2. Figure out the key of the song, the bass notes, and some key melody notes.  Write them down if necessary

3. Turn the bass notes into scale degree numbers so that I can see what kind of progression(s) I have.

4. Start plugging in chords that I think will work for the song based on progressions I have already learned and practiced.  The melody notes I figured out will determine what inversion to play my chords in cuz the melody is usually the top note.

5.  If the chords I play don't really fit, I listen to the song and try to figure out what they are doing.  If there are some unfamiliar chords or runs being played that I think are cool to add to my playing, I will try to figure it out.

6.  Keep rewinding and fast-forwarding until you're satisfied with what you come up with.

7.  Play along with the CD to check yourself.  Play it for someone else who knows the song and see what they think about it.

8.  If you're not strong at remembering, write everything down so that you won't forget.

It's all about using your ears when you first start to learn a song.  Once your ears hear something, your brain kicks in (or should kick in, lol) to help the ear make sense of it.  When I was first learning about progressions, I used to write everything down, every note, everything.  Now, I can do it mentally, but occasionally I do write things down and post it on here for everyone else.

Hope that helps you.


T-BLock I don't know how long you have been playing, but a brother from africa he is impressed by how much you know and grateful for the day God made you. I have been trying to improve my playing but i found that I had to pay for everything on internet until I got here and found your posts. I'm a university student, playing for a small chruch in small town and I can say that meeting you as been one of the highlights for me this year .

Thanks, Stay blessed
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: T-Block on November 11, 2010, 08:08:56 AM

T-BLock I don't know how long you have been playing, but a brother from africa he is impressed by how much you know and grateful for the day God made you. I have been trying to improve my playing but i found that I had to pay for everything on internet until I got here and found your posts. I'm a university student, playing for a small chruch in small town and I can say that meeting you as been one of the highlights for me this year .

Thanks, Stay blessed

You're truly welcome. I've been a musician all my life (27 years), but I've been on the keys for bout 10 years.
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: PorcenaCedrick on September 21, 2011, 03:05:38 PM
Did anyone happen to save the Not working Links >.<
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: PorcenaCedrick on September 21, 2011, 05:17:15 PM
is that good or bad?
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: ihav2p on September 23, 2011, 04:16:38 PM
Did anyone happen to save the Not working Links >.<


the posts with broken links are still there. all you have to do is change the link a little, like this:

http://forums.learngospelmusic.com/index.php/topic,31384.0.html

should be

http://learngospelmusic.com (http://learngospelmusic.com)/forums/index.php/topic,31384.0.html

Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: T-Block on September 23, 2011, 08:33:50 PM
Did anyone happen to save the Not working Links >.<

I'm working fast as I can to get the missing information back up.
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: PorcenaCedrick on September 23, 2011, 09:05:20 PM
It's okay It works I found it All.. Made my own little LGM Theory book. just seriously don't know where to start XD
Title: Re: The LGM Ultimate Music Theory Collection
Post by: T-Block on November 08, 2011, 11:09:20 AM
*bump*

All the links should be working now. If there are any you come across that don't work, just let me know.