Hi people, as per topic I feel that I still lack a lot of knowledge when it comes to music theory, especially in the areas of melodic development and how to write music progressively.
I'm getting a bit fed up of only being able to create tunes that develop vertically (via layers of sound that are either on or off..) rather than horizontally.
I'm looking to be able to write music in a more horizontal and linear fashion so..
Are there any good resources out there that people can share links to or information about?
Cheers
Looking for compositional music theory resources
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 1214 posts since 10 Aug, 2005
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- KVRian
- 1099 posts since 20 Nov, 2004 from Seinäjoki, Finland
Do you know the EIS (Equal Interval System)?
www.equalinterval.com
I'm studying it and I'm very excited about it. Much of it is stuff you can find also elsewhere but the approach is very unique and it really enables you to think differently, and thus write differently.
www.equalinterval.com
I'm studying it and I'm very excited about it. Much of it is stuff you can find also elsewhere but the approach is very unique and it really enables you to think differently, and thus write differently.
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- KVRAF
- 16153 posts since 2 Dec, 2003 from Nashville, TN
For basic music theory, you can go to musictheory.net which is all done in flash.
For more in depth theory, go to:
http://www.dolmetsch.com/introduction.htm
If you can't find the links to get started there, here they are:
http://www.dolmetsch.com/theoryintro.htm
Between those two sites, you shouldn't have a problem learning theory. There are more out there, but those are some good ones. Hope this helps.
Brent
For more in depth theory, go to:
http://www.dolmetsch.com/introduction.htm
If you can't find the links to get started there, here they are:
http://www.dolmetsch.com/theoryintro.htm
Between those two sites, you shouldn't have a problem learning theory. There are more out there, but those are some good ones. Hope this helps.
Brent
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- KVRAF
- 16153 posts since 2 Dec, 2003 from Nashville, TN
This looks interesting, but do you know how much it will cost? It's not available to buy yet. I've heard of it before. I only ask because I like compiling these resources to give to people who I either teach or who just ask where to go.gravehill wrote:Do you know the EIS (Equal Interval System)?
www.equalinterval.com
I'm studying it and I'm very excited about it. Much of it is stuff you can find also elsewhere but the approach is very unique and it really enables you to think differently, and thus write differently.
Brent
My host is better than your host
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 1214 posts since 10 Aug, 2005
Aye, I bookmarked this site a while back and have enquired about it. They recommended that I take some guided lessons with a graudate of this course to compliment the books and audio materials.gravehill wrote:Do you know the EIS (Equal Interval System)?
www.equalinterval.com
I'm studying it and I'm very excited about it. Much of it is stuff you can find also elsewhere but the approach is very unique and it really enables you to think differently, and thus write differently.
I have every intention of investigating this further when I goto the States this Summer as I think it may contain a lot of knowledge that is apt for my needs.
Thanks for these links, I shall go through these and see if they help.koolkeys wrote:For basic music theory, you can go to musictheory.net which is all done in flash.
For more in depth theory, go to:
http://www.dolmetsch.com/introduction.htm
If you can't find the links to get started there, here they are:
http://www.dolmetsch.com/theoryintro.htm
Between those two sites, you shouldn't have a problem learning theory. There are more out there, but those are some good ones. Hope this helps.
Brent
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- KVRian
- 1099 posts since 20 Nov, 2004 from Seinäjoki, Finland
Guided lessons is what I'm doing and you don't have to go to USA for that, either. I'm living in Germany and my teacher is in Los Angeles. It works ok via Skype or telephone. Depending on the teacher, the prices for lessons vary between 55-65 USD. You can find more general info on this forum.spuddle wrote:They recommended that I take some guided lessons with a graudate of this course to compliment the books and audio materials.
I have every intention of investigating this further when I goto the States this Summer as I think it may contain a lot of knowledge that is apt for my needs.
For more traditional music theory you can also check out MusicWeb.
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 1214 posts since 10 Aug, 2005
I am aware they do lessons over the phone however I am deaf and find it hard to communicate over the phone even with hearing aids.gravehill wrote:Guided lessons is what I'm doing and you don't have to go to USA for that, either. I'm living in Germany and my teacher is in Los Angeles. It works ok via Skype or telephone. Depending on the teacher, the prices for lessons vary between 55-65 USD. You can find more general info on this forum.spuddle wrote:They recommended that I take some guided lessons with a graudate of this course to compliment the books and audio materials.
I have every intention of investigating this further when I goto the States this Summer as I think it may contain a lot of knowledge that is apt for my needs.
For more traditional music theory you can also check out MusicWeb.
I would much prefer to meet up with a teacher so I can lip-read them and it's generally easier for me that way.
I am relocating to the States and so with any luck I'll find someone I can commute to for lessons.
Cheers.
