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Neoclassical Metal Music Theory | Lesson #1 (Patreon)

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2023-10-16 22:00:04

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2024-02

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Welcome to my brand new course, Neoclassical Metal Music Theory! I'm super excited about this program and the growth it will ignite in your playing (tabs below)

This week we'll cover the first two segments in the course, "The Classical Scale" and "How To Practice Scales." Grab some WAP juice and a snack and LET'S GO!

🛑 THE CLASSICAL SCALE

There's dozens of scales in existence but only one that has the right sound for classical music. I'm talking about the HARMONIC MINOR SCALE. This 7 note series has a special secret. Instead of the typical flat seventh degree in a regular minor, harmonic minor raises the 7th note by one half step. Observe the difference between these scales below:

E-F#-G-A-B-C-D

E-F#-G-A-B-C-D#

The second scale, containing the D# is harmonic minor. This is a BIG deal because of one thing....MAJOR V CHORD

The major V chord changes everything. Here's the difference...instead of a B minor chord (B-D-F#), we get B major (B-D#-F#). This powerful harmonic movement from the V chord B, to the i chord Em is the entire classical sound in a nutshell!

🛑 HOW TO PRACTICE SCALES

Now that we understand that the harmonic minor scale is the engine of classical music in minor keys, let's talk about how to practice your scales. Let's say you have 5 minutes to work on E Harmonic Minor. Step one, fire up this drone backing track

E DRONE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUjoYO6VX_g

Step two, use a metronome or guitar pro as a timing reference point. Set your speed to something slow like 60 beats per minute. Drill the scale as many times as you need to memorize the shape. Every time the metronome clicks, you play a note. Now comes the fun part....improvise using the E harmonic minor scale over the drone. Get creative and allow your ears to guide you. Channel the ghosts of the past and get inspired. Turn out the lights and listen to your inner voice. Connect with each note and make it your own! You could come up with your own lick, or even a riff

Post your feedback in the comments below and stay tuned for the next installment next Monday muhahaha!

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Neoclassical Metal Music Theory | Full Course

If you've ever struggled to get that neoclassical sound in your playing, this course is the answer to your problems. Growing up, I was fascinated by guitarists like Yngwie Malsteen. His effortless technique and classical influences took the world by storm. There was just one problem....how did he achieve that Neoclassical sound? I tried to find the scales and chords on my own with little success. Sometimes I felt like I was on the right track, then I'd lose it again. I got so frustrated I felt like giving up....why was it so hard!!! 3 years after I started playing guitar, I enrolled in music school to seek the answers to my questions. In this course, I'll share with you the secrets I learned in music theory class and five years of classical guitar lessons 🛑 WHAT YOU GET: -Neoclassical Metal Music Theory is 48 minutes of video, guitar pro files, 46 pages of transcriptions, pdf’s and MIDI files -Ultimate Neoclassical Guitar Workout Neoclassical Music Theory comes with my Ultimate Neoclassical Guitar Workout. This is a neoclassical tour de force practice routine utilizing the iconic Andalusian Cadence with sweeping, tapping, gallop picking and more! -Scale/Chord Bible You also get my scale/chord bible package containing a comprehensive list of scales, chords and how to use them 🛑 COURSE CHAPTERS 1. Classical Scale We’ll cover the classical scale, using my secret droning technique so you never forget the notes. There’s a special pitch in this scale that will take your riffs from zero to hero 2. Classical Chords In this segment you’ll learn the secret chords composers use. We'll also cover the sophisticated voice leading principle used to get that epic classical sound 3. How To Compose Lots of guitarists know scales and chords but we’re going to learn to make real MUSIC by combining these elements in an etude 4. How To Practice Learn my 4 Step practice strategy to quickly learn any piece of music 5. Guitar God Mindset This segment covers the psychological aspects of staying inspired with my BBC and Big PP techniques. Learn how to overcome any musical challenge with an intentional and effective plan BBC MINDSET 1. Believe 2. Breakdown 3. Celebrate BIG PP (practice plan) 1. 20 min per day 2. 5 days per week 3. 7 am T-I-T-S (what to practice) 1. Technique (5 min) 2. Improvising (5 min) 3. Theory (5 min) 4. Songs (5 min) Work your MEAT (how to practice) 1. Music Theory (main idea) 2. Execution (technique) 3. Assemble (chunking) 4. Timing (metronome) -0:00 - Course Overview -1:28 - The Classical Scale -8:56 - How To Practice Scales -12:20 - Classical Chords -19:06 - Drone Practice -22:24 - Neoclassical Etude -37:41 - Guitar God Mindset -41:32 - Etude Slow -45:18 - Don't Make This Mistake!