[Stratrat]

Originally Posted by Tekker

I kind of disagree about waiting. I think it would be highly beneficial to read it through even if you don't understand "everything" right now and just let the info sit in the back of your mind. Think of it more as getting exposure rather than trying to absorb everything in it just yet. Then as you work through cords and barre chords, you will start making the connections.

It's kind of like reading the drivers manual before taking the car out for a spin. There are some things you'll only learn once you start driving, but it's nice to have read the manual first.

I wish I could have started off that way. Where was PlaneTalk when I started?.... Come to think of it, where was this forum when I started?

-tkr

I agree with Tekker. I've learned more about useful, applicable music theory from PlaneTalk than I ever did from any other instruction books, websites, etc. I'm guilty of not practicing and putting it to work (at least improvisation-wise) enough also, but it's still been very useful in the way it opens up the fretboard and expands your knowledge of the instrument. Like Tekker said, even if you don't understand everything in it right away, you'll have a lot of "a-ha!" moments as you progress.

[Jomi]

Id like to go along with Tekker and Stratrat too, even though I'm quite a few years further down the line than you are, I still knew nothing about music. The plane talk book is a really easy read, I've read it 3 times now and picked up something new each time. The DVD shows you how to turn the theory into practice. I genuinely believe it'll be a great benefit to you right from the start.
I see you went ahead and ordered it, I'll be very surprised if you have any regrets.

good luck,

John

[ics1974]

Thanks again for the advice. I can't wait till PlaneTalk arives in the mail. I'm really hoping it will set me in the right direction. I find there is just too much info out there and it is hard to figure out what to learn and where to start. I know in my heart there must be a trick because I know people that have almost no theory but can improvise all over the fretboard. My Father can do this but he has no idea how to teach me. He plays completly by ear and can't read a single note or tab, but can figure out almost any tune. I don't expect PlaneTalk to make me like him but if there is a trick to knowing where you are at all times it will be a giant leap further then I am now.

[allthumbs]

Looking forward to seeing you over at the PT forum.

[ics1974]

Woo Hoo! Just got my copy in the mail. After I done reading it a few times and have watched the dvd I'll submit a review. Don't worry I keep the trick a secret.

Thanks