Adil-2552
Well-Known Member
Hi there, it's been quite a while since my last post, so here goes...
It's currently 3:30AM and I'm having one of those nights where I just can't stop playing, one of those nights where everything seems flawless and natural. After about an hour of playing I started to venture into some heavy riffage and was surprised by some of things that came out.
Anyhow, I was curious about "dissonant chords"...At least that's what I've been told they're called.
They're quite common in metal riffs, and many bands use them to create evil twisted sounds. I was using a few and was wondering if you guys could tell me what they're called...for example, D and E flat played together, or A and B flat played together. There's also the other kind that Petrucci uses in "This Dying soul"...The G flat and C played together.
I'd appreciate an explanation of some sort.
Now, let me get to my real problem...
I'm primarily self-taught and know very little theory, I just figure things out the hard way...through trial and error. This method works for me, but I can't help but feel a little irritated (and hindered) by the fact that I cannot identify what I'm playing, I feel as if I'm stuck in a rut.
What would you suggest for a player in my situation?
It's currently 3:30AM and I'm having one of those nights where I just can't stop playing, one of those nights where everything seems flawless and natural. After about an hour of playing I started to venture into some heavy riffage and was surprised by some of things that came out.
Anyhow, I was curious about "dissonant chords"...At least that's what I've been told they're called.
They're quite common in metal riffs, and many bands use them to create evil twisted sounds. I was using a few and was wondering if you guys could tell me what they're called...for example, D and E flat played together, or A and B flat played together. There's also the other kind that Petrucci uses in "This Dying soul"...The G flat and C played together.
I'd appreciate an explanation of some sort.
Now, let me get to my real problem...
I'm primarily self-taught and know very little theory, I just figure things out the hard way...through trial and error. This method works for me, but I can't help but feel a little irritated (and hindered) by the fact that I cannot identify what I'm playing, I feel as if I'm stuck in a rut.
What would you suggest for a player in my situation?
