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5 Reasons to Learn Music Theory

If you thought music theory was a waste of time and not

necessary to further your musical goals, then read these

following 5 reasons why this is not true.

1.Read sheet music: Being able to play from any piece of sheet

music. Well it may be hard to play BUT you can read it!

2.Be able to transpose: Say you are playing a piece from the

sheet music you can now read but you think it sounds too high or

too low, or just not right. Well now you can move it into a new

key and play at a better singing.

3.Be able to modulate: You will be able to, with a few quick

moves of the fingers, move your music into a new key with a

succession of notes so pleasing to the ear it will bring a smile

to your listeners faces.

4.It will increase your skill in improvising: Enough said.

5.Knowing music theory will help you recreate the sounds you

enjoy in your favorite songs. Those fabulous chord progressions.

The parts that give a song that certain sound. Gospel,

Contemporary etc.

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To learn music theory you don't have to become a scholar on the

subject. Just at least learn the basics. Getting a good music

theory book and spending a few minutes a day reading from it and

doing any included exercises can jump start your music playing.

About the author:

K Quinn is a church pianist and guitarist for her church. Having

picked up music late in life she is the site proprieter at

http://www.strugglingchurchmusician.us Tips, tools, and

recommendations for a church musician.