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Post subject: Sight reading questions
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 7:33 am
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I'd like to learn how to sight read guitar music. Can you recommend a good way to start the learning process?

Thanks!


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Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:54 am
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You can teach yourself to sight read music through books, and there are some good theory books out there.
But I'd recommend signing up with a music teacher to at least get the process started.

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Post subject: NOTE READING
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:39 am
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GET A GOOD TEACHER, I started out with the Mel Bay guitar book way way back in the day, there are all kinds of books out there to learn from, but you must start from page # 1
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Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 12:03 pm
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What I would suggest, like peter suggested, get as many *self help* books as you can OR use the internet. Google something like "learn to read music" with other words like "online" or "free lesson." The internet is an incredible/perfect tool for situations like yours; take advantage of it.

This online Music Notation Dictionary is pretty cool for learning all the music terms. YouTube has lots of video courses. Find a book that has the Grand Staff with all the notes pictured on it - then copy everything you see, beginning with learning how to draw the Treble and Bass Clef. Then try to memorize the actual Notes and their positions on the stave - that way you'll know the notes when you see it on a music piece.

Remember, practice is only repetition - that's why running scales are important for musicians and rudiments are important for drummers. Use the internet; be resourceful. I think it's awesome you wanna learn to sight read.

I remember using this very approach in 1985 when I began playing music - then learning that maybe 98% of my guitar and bass heroes didn't even know their friggin' notes on the fretboard!!! Later in '95 or so, I met a composer (eventually we became dear friends) who was impressed by my knowledge on theory and questioned where I learned - (he also knew my theory was a bit rebellious and unstructured - hence the questioning) - I told him I was self-motivated and he flipped out! He was so amazed at the knowledge I had (albeit small). We've worked together ever since we met.

Learning to read music is awesome and I admire you for taking on this task!

Bravo Rudy - I offer you a laurel, and hearty handshake!

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Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 1:12 pm
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Thanks for the advice.

I've been playing for about six months and learned some songs I like, now I'm moving on to learn music and the instrument.

It's great to be able to ask questions of people who have done this before.


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