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Is there a site from which I can download a book o music theory? I have started to get interested in this side of things, and find it helpful with chord progressions etcContinue

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BrianQ. replied to John Derrett's discussion Music Theory

"Google it? If you like math, then you’ll love theory. If you don’t, then you’ll hate theory? Basically musical structure, timing, tuning, chords, instrument building are all based on mathematical equations? An online chord/scale…"

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"i have a violin i want to turn into a guitar, but no clue how to begin. any help will be appreciated"

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David L. replied to John Derrett's discussion Music Theory

"There was a blog written by one of the early members (The Phrygian Kid) that gives a great intro to music theory. This is the link https://cigarboxnation.com/profiles/blogs/i-see-threes"

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Kerry Anderson replied to John Derrett's discussion Music Theory

"Google "learn music theory free". You should see several useful resources."

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John Derrett replied to John Derrett's discussion Music Theory

"thanks very much, Moritz for your helpful info. I'm just trying to make sense of it now!"

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Moritz Voegeli replied to John Derrett's discussion Music Theory

"elementary music theory for 3 string cigar box guitar"

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