PFCBrett

I'm into any kind of rock, mainly heavy metal type stuff, but im open minded to anything really.

oh ok i wasn't sure. But maybe when i start getting this music theory stuff down a little bit we could do something like that. you could also help tell me what doesn't sound right and what to add.

Thx Lazz, i appricate it. I play with a buddy of mine sometimes, who has been playing for about 10 years. He's 21 right now. but he is really good i think i will talk to him and ask if he could teach some stuff to me about music theory if he knows anything.

I'm sorry this might sound dumb, but that chart is a little confusing to me, R= Root note, but what does the 3, 5, b3, b7, ect. mean? again sry this is probably a really dumb question.

Is there a way or a site where we could send music to each other. Like I could send you a guitar part i make up then you could add your ideas into it then send it to someone who plays drums and have them add to it. I dunno i think it would be fun and interesting to see what we could come up with. Or would that be to hard?

Thx john, Hmm lets see I guess I dont really know where to start learning music theory at. I read some of the articles here but i dont see how to use the scales and chords to create music. I've learned the Cmaj scale and the notes on the fret board, I've been practicing using basic chords, Em, E, C, D, G, ect. I dunno maybe as i get more familiar and start practicing more with it, it will just come to me. By the way i play a B.C Rich guitar (Warlock) with a half stack Behringer, V-ampire LX1200H head. It is my first big amp i have bought ($500).

Umm i listen to all kinds of rock. More heavy metal i guess. I'm really open to any kind of music, I can make up heavy metal stuff but when it comes to making up like solo's and technical stuff like creating a unique rift I can't seem to find the right notes. I started learning some basic chords and trying to learn the scales and stuff in the scales tutorial section here, but its confusing to me. I've never studied music theory before.

Thx a lot nightwolf, I'm in the army right now so it's kinda hard for me to get lessons or play everyday. But i will check out the articles thx for the advice!

I've been playing guitar for about 3 years and im all self taught, i play a lot of heavy metal but im also open to many other forms of music. I wanted to start learning music theory, because i always find my self stuck playing the same stuff when im creating music. I can't make up good technical stuff. So I was wandering if you guys could tell me where to start off or what helped you to develop your skills better. Thx.