Quote Originally Posted by slukather View Post
That works to a certain point, l think it's best to learn scales, then it's good to work out what chords go with what scales and you can get some great sounding notes when jamming, and it helps when jamming too, cause if you know the basic chord progression then you've got a rough idea what scales you can use, with starting to solo then "opps wrong note" or "hang on let me find the scale".

I hope this makes sense.

Scott.
I think I must be lucky. What I know about scales and theory I could write on the back of stamp, but on the whole I am happy with how I play. My lack of theory has not yet hindered me in any gig or session. I must be lucky me thinks..