2006-06-10 18:25:05 · 5 answers · asked by t c 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
The Helion guy had it right. It depends on what type of musician you want to be. Do you want to write your own stuff or play with a band? Then scales give you a view of what notes fit along with what progressions...If you just want to be a rhythm guitarist who just plays other peoples stuff then don't bother with them...
2006-06-10 19:08:32 · answer #1 · answered by Matt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, as a guitar instructor, i could list dozens of reasons, but heres the main idea:
if you understand just the basic major and minor scales, you can understand how to form any type of chord, create melodies, and harmony parts, as well as lead parts and solos, and NEVER hit a note that doesnt sound right.
most ppl that dont learn scales will eventually learn these patterns on their own, but it usually takes longer, and they cant communicate their ideas as easily as someone who knows the names of all these things.
2006-06-10 18:30:11 · answer #2 · answered by hellion210 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know your scales, then when you perform with a bunch of musicians, and they tell you the song is a particular key, you'll know which notes to play.
2006-06-10 18:29:11 · answer #3 · answered by magic621a 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
scales are the entire basis of western harmony. learning the scales will acclimate you to most of the ins and outs of rock harmony. it would probably also be worth it to learn the other modes as well (major and minor are just ionian and aeolian).
trust me, ITS WORTH THE TIME
2006-06-10 21:27:59 · answer #4 · answered by tacetviola 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why learn guitar?
2006-06-10 19:04:27 · answer #5 · answered by composertype 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋