Music Theory - Moved from Metro

[theledge]

If you just want to make some techno, then don't worry about it. Just buy Reason and start tinkering.

Doesn't hurt to broaden your horizons a bit though. Maybe not at first, but eventually higher quality, more original techno is the likely result.

[FILTERZ]

Doesn't hurt to broaden your horizons a bit though. Maybe not at first, but eventually higher quality, more original techno is the likely result.

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[Aratron]

Doesn't hurt to broaden your horizons a bit though. Maybe not at first, but eventually higher quality, more original techno is the likely result.

yes im not interested in making techno, esp not the way its going with digital/mp3 etc

just want to know the very basics of music, so im gonna look at those sites, hopefully learn something.

[eppertheleper]

Doesn't hurt to broaden your horizons a bit though. Maybe not at first, but eventually higher quality, more original techno is the likely result.

Very true. It can only help, but you'd do better to study rhythm structures than music theory if you're interested in making techno.

Since you're not, then by all means check out the software. I don't know how good it is, but I'm sure there are some decent programs out there that could help. Personally, I would recommend trying to find some classes in your area. The only problem with software is that you can't get immediate answers to your questions. Also, group learning would have to help your comprehension of this subject.

[Aratron]

Very true. It can only help, but you'd do better to study rhythm structures than music theory if you're interested in making techno.

Since you're not, then by all means check out the software. I don't know how good it is, but I'm sure there are some decent programs out there that could help. Personally, I would recommend trying to find some classes in your area. The only problem with software is that you can't get immediate answers to your questions. Also, group learning would have to help your comprehension of this subject.

how can you know if you are tone deaf or not dude. i've been told when i sing i am tone deaf, but i think can distinguish sounds and stuff dude.

[eppertheleper]

I'm afraid the only real answer is probably trial and error. There are some people who are tone deaf and others who just lack musical training, but can learn how to sing on pitch. I think the number of people who are truly tone deaf is pretty small. Yup, just found this article I remembered hearing on NPR several years ago (http://www.npr.org/programs/atc/feat...tonedeaf.html). Most tone deafness is due to physical trauma, illness, or deformity. If you don't have those, then the chances of you being truly tone deaf are pretty slim (The woman in the article was the first documented case, so there you go).

You might be able to go to an ear, nose, and throat specialist and find out, or they could point you in the right direction. Either that or a vocal instructor, but depending on the musician, some of them can be pretty snooty. If you can find a nice one to work with who isn't condescending, then that's the way to go. They should be able to tell you within a few sessions if there's hope for you or not.

[Aratron]

I'm afraid the only real answer is probably trial and error. There are some people who are tone deaf and others who just lack musical training, but can learn how to sing on pitch. I think the number of people who are truly tone deaf is pretty small. Yup, just found this article I remembered hearing on NPR several years ago (http://www.npr.org/programs/atc/feat...tonedeaf.html). Most tone deafness is due to physical trauma, illness, or deformity. If you don't have those, then the chances of you being truly tone deaf are pretty slim (The woman in the article was the first documented case, so there you go).

You might be able to go to an ear, nose, and throat specialist and find out, or they could point you in the right direction. Either that or a vocal instructor, but depending on the musician, some of them can be pretty snooty. If you can find a nice one to work with who isn't condescending, then that's the way to go. They should be able to tell you within a few sessions if there's hope for you or not.

Unusual responses to sensory stimuli. For example, some people with Asperger syndrome may be hypersensitive to specific sounds, textures or colours. Others may be oblivious to discomfort or pain.

i have aspergers syndrome. also arguably known in Sweden as DAMP (deficits of attention, motor control and perception.)

Erm when i talk i have quite a flat monotone voice, not so much now im adult, but some people notice. and i sing in same way, and i can't dance, and i have found it difficult to learn music in any traditional kind of way (classroom based).