Any computer simulation games that help w/ any scale/chord/ theory learning?

[bobbtoz]

I've been getting back to the basics and reviewing allot of usefull info from you guys on this board.

 

I'm looking for creative approaches to learning anything I can get my hands on. I'm interested in any computer programs that you guys have used and believe to helpful.

 

Someone posted a computer simulated fretboard for note recognition. www.fretboardwarrior.com. Their are probably other useful programs out there that get into more detail. If you have any suggestions please let me know.

 

Major thumbs up to Mike Dodge. His website has been very helpful to me.

 

Thanks Bob T.

[Mike7771]

bobbtoz,

You might find some of the stuff on my site interesting as its along the lines of what you are talking about.

Hope it helps,
Mike

[bobbtoz]

Your site looks really interesting. Looks like allot of stuff to keep me occupied.

Thanks.

[astring]

someone could make bank on that idea.

[Mike7771]

bobbtoz - Thanks hope you get something out of it.

astring - yeah wish it was me

[Virgman]

Here's a idea but it's low tech and not exciting. However it works.

Learn 4-note 7th chord arpeggios for each chord in a key.

For example in C you have Cmaj7, Dm7, Em7, Fmaj7, G7, Am7, Bm7b5, Cmaj7.

Once you learn the arp patterns practice them backwards and forwards over a backing track like a 1-4-5 or something easy.

Play the patterns starting at root notes on different strings.

Practice in different keys

You will learn the fretboard. You will learn chord/scale relationships. You will learn arps.

Try it. Be patient.

If you need the patterns PM me and I can send them to you.

[bobbtoz]

Originally posted by Virgman Here's a idea but it's low tech and not exciting. However it works. Learn 4-note 7th chord arpeggios for each chord in a key. For example in C you have C, Dm, Em, F, G, Am, Bdim, C. Once you learn the arp patterns practice them backwards and forwards over a backing track like a 1-4-5 or something easy. Play the patterns starting at root notes on different strings. Practice in different keys You will learn the fretboard. You will learn chord/scale relationships. You will learn arps. Try it. Be patient. If you need the patterns PM me and I can send them to you.

 

 

Sounds like a good idea. I'll give it a shot.

 

Thanks

[Dawn]

Originally posted by Virgman Here's a idea but it's low tech and not exciting. However it works. Learn 4-note 7th chord arpeggios for each chord in a key. For example in C you have Cmaj7, Dm7, Em7, Fmaj7, G7, Am7, Bm7b5, Cmaj7. Once you learn the arp patterns practice them backwards and forwards over a backing track like a 1-4-5 or something easy. Play the patterns starting at root notes on different strings. Practice in different keys You will learn the fretboard. You will learn chord/scale relationships. You will learn arps. Try it. Be patient. If you need the patterns PM me and I can send them to you.

This is great stuff. Not only do you learn fretboard theory but by following this rule you can write some great material and EVERYTHING blends.

[Virgman]

Originally posted by Dawn This is great stuff. Not only do you learn fretboard theory but by following this rule you can write some great material and EVERYTHING blends.

There is no rule.

It's just something to do and you learn as you do it rather than a mindless, useless exercise.

But thank you.

[Dawn]

Originally posted by Virgman There is no rule. It's just something to do and you learn as you do it rather than a mindless, useless exercise. But thank you.

You are quite right, there really are no rules in music, just bad wording on my part I guess. Mabe concept would have been better served. Anyways following this CONCEPT you can really write some very melodic and blendful chord changes