Music Theory for beginner?

[robzenbie]

I didnt see a forum for this question. I'm interested in learning some basic music theory like chord progressions, intervals and what notes go together. I am learning I-VI-V & I-III-V kinda thingys. I guess what kind of music i like is important to know. Blues of course, and everything from John Frusciante(ex chili peppers guitarist). I would like to know how to make melodic music, notes chords scales. I have only had my Luke over a month and i know this is just out of my reach, thats what im striving towards. Gonna make it to the moon if i have to crawl. Been practicing for about 2hrs a day and im better than when i started. I appreciate any responses/suggestions.
Thanks-From Empyrean

 

[hoochie]

music theory for dummies - 13.74$ @ barnes & noble. start in one place, dont pick bits and pieces over the net. with this understood, you can expand to scales, modes, chords and progressions, as you will need it. MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL: PLAY, PLAY, PLAY AND LEARN TO BELIEVE YOUR OWN EARS

 

[JMD]

I suggest you invest in some weekly lessons - the info is out there for sure, but a good guitar teacher can put it into context for you as alot of this stuff is....kind of abstract...and we all understand it's application in a way that is unique to our individual learning style. Good luck to you! rock on.

 

[douglasspears]

you mention the I-VI-V & I-III-V stuff, so I assume you've already spent a good deal of time on simple I-IV-V stuff? Especially since you mention you are interested in blues, right?

 

[GoKart_MoZart]

For guitar students, Desi Serna's book has been a great tool for quite a few people I've taught. (Some students take to it better than others, haven't figured out why yet.) I like that he's got examples of songs in the various modes, progressions, etc. Logically written, too, just go through each chapter before beginning the next.