School or Rock – Day 2 – Basics and Foundations

SUMMARY

Write your daily summary last, at the end of the day here… Only one to two sentences.

CLASSROOM

Music theory is the language behind music. Most songs don’t use all notes. They usually only use seven. E Major is the standard tuning of a guitar. Major scale: Whole Whole Half Whole Whole Whole Half. Chords are almost always in the same key. Basic Chord/Major Triad: Root, 3rd, 5th. Major triad is (4)(3) Minor triad is (3)(4).Chord progression:1546 (or 1564??)

LAB

Explore some more songs at https://www.hooktheory.com/theorytab/charts/chart/top

My time by Bo En is in G Major, B Minor, and B Major.

PRACTICE ROOM

Watch these videos and connect your guitar to Soundtrap and get some sound happening. Have fun exploring audio options.

  • Write a brief reflection on how this process worked for you.

JOURNAL

Go for a walk. Think about your life as a narrative for today.  A story of today. You as the protagonist. What/who is your nemesis? Are you trying to win/accomplish something? What? Write notes here about what you thought… and experiment with your blog.  Maybe change the theme? Have fun!

STUDIO

Finish Soundtrap.com expert training here…and play with your guitar.

https://academy.soundtrap.com/p/soundtrap-expert

CONTROL ROOM

Get to Know the Studio

Explore the Regions

Explore Tracks

  • Write a brief reflection on how this process worked for you.

WHAT I LEARNED and PROBLEMS I SOLVED

Tell your daily story here!  Highlight what you learned and enjoyed most.  Also, share what you needed to do to complete the day’s work. Problem-solving is one of the most important skills you need in life. Employers want to know HOW you get stuff done as much as what you got done.