Many - in fact most - of the guitar-related media uses modal theory to discuss and analyse music theory. I have a great problem with modal theory. I believe it is one of the greatest misdirections committed against guitarists who are trying to extend their theoretical knowledge. Modal theory is useless, pointless, more than likely harmful, and non-applicable to modern music.
To cut to the chase, so that we move on, I ask this question to modal theorists: I am improvising over a chord progression that is Dm7/ G7/ Cma7. I play the notes F D B. What mode am I using?
Modal theory is a myth designed to confuse musicians (mainly guitarists) about improvisation. I look foward to your answers/comments/ and questions.
indabaman@hotmail.com
or this site.
Clyde.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
New stuff.
Hello all. Welcome to my blog. Firstly I'd like to thank Darren Groves for his internet skills, bordering on guru-ish capabilities, used in setting up this site. Many thanks, Darren.
Hopefully many of you visiting here have found the site due to something to do with guitar playing. You may be students of the guitar in general, or students of mine, or you may be a guitar player searching for 'stuff' in general. To all, welcome. Some of you may have seen my video on You Tube. If not , if you go to You Tube and search for ' jazz fusion guitar clyde schipke' you should wind up in the right spot. What you get is a short clip of my band INDABA (Brad Wenham on Bass, and Scot Dean on Drums), playing one of my originals - 'Strange Vernacular'. I hope you like it.
I love playing the guitar, and I've been fortunate enough to have been able to make my living from guitar playing for over twenty years. On this site I'll be talking and rambling about guitarish stuff, and I'd like those of you who are serious to feel free to share your comments, ask questions, and contribute to what I hope will be a comfort zone for those interested in playing guitar.
Hopefully many of you visiting here have found the site due to something to do with guitar playing. You may be students of the guitar in general, or students of mine, or you may be a guitar player searching for 'stuff' in general. To all, welcome. Some of you may have seen my video on You Tube. If not , if you go to You Tube and search for ' jazz fusion guitar clyde schipke' you should wind up in the right spot. What you get is a short clip of my band INDABA (Brad Wenham on Bass, and Scot Dean on Drums), playing one of my originals - 'Strange Vernacular'. I hope you like it.
I love playing the guitar, and I've been fortunate enough to have been able to make my living from guitar playing for over twenty years. On this site I'll be talking and rambling about guitarish stuff, and I'd like those of you who are serious to feel free to share your comments, ask questions, and contribute to what I hope will be a comfort zone for those interested in playing guitar.
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