Re:Ask HN: How Can I Learn Music Theory?
by zozbot234 on Wednesday December 18, 2019 @05:16AM
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> But for a beginner, I would advocate avoiding them and thinking in terms of semi-tones as I've described.
For a total beginner, I might agree. But thinking about the scale degrees (Do, Re, Mi etc.) is also a totally viable approach (even as a starting point), and it's extremely helpful to learn about how the two relate ASAP so you aren't left holding a mess of seemingly-contradictory "theories" in your head!
For a total beginner, I might agree. But thinking about the scale degrees (Do, Re, Mi etc.) is also a totally viable approach (even as a starting point), and it's extremely helpful to learn about how the two relate ASAP so you aren't left holding a mess of seemingly-contradictory "theories" in your head!