Push the Donut - A Journey Into Music Theory
84 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsDave, of the YouTube Channel, Dave's Guitar Channel, discusses his views, ideas, and abstracts on music theory.
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Episodes
Chords and Extensions for a Key
July 26, 2021 00:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBThis episode goes into Chord Building but really focusses on the minute differences from each chord in a key. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Booking Gigs and Setting A Price
July 12, 2021 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBThis rant is somewhat not theory related but just something I wanted to talk about. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Features Advantages and Benefits of Theory
July 05, 2021 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBFigured I would use the old sales technique here in the title. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Rant on the Road
June 28, 2021 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBThis podcast I recorded while driving. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
The Spiral Bound Book of Doom... I mean Chords
June 21, 2021 00:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBChord Books and How to Dig In to Chords Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Just For Fun Season Finale
May 23, 2021 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBThis is the 21st Episode in Season Two. Show will resume in a few weeks. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Sneak a Peek at the Key
May 17, 2021 00:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBA method of determining the key signature of a song with chords with long extensions. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Understanding the importance of Chords and Triads
May 10, 2021 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBAnother lesson on chord building and deconstructing. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
The Key to Unlock the Key?
May 03, 2021 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBHow to see the key signature the fastest way. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Back to the Basics
April 26, 2021 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this podcast I break it down for you what you need to learn and what you need to know. Also how learning your mother tongue and the rules of that language didn't and doesn't stop you from communicating with others. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Jimmy Page is the Star...not the Les Paul, not the Tonebender Mk II
April 19, 2021 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBUnderstanding that the pedals, amps, guitars etc that people love on their favorite records don't mean anything with the player and the songs. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Do You Play Rhythm or Lead
April 12, 2021 00:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBNot so technical this week. This week is just about attitude etc.. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Yes There are Two Paths You Can Go By
April 05, 2021 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBA look to the beginning and understanding the keys and the "circle" of 5ths Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Thinking Linear Playing Linear
March 29, 2021 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBA talk on some concepts how to avoid linear playing all the time. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Breaking Down the Great Wall
March 22, 2021 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBFor those who think music theory talk is like hearing Chinese, welcome to day one of your Mandarin lesson. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Work to Do
March 15, 2021 01:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBReaching a higher level of playing. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Such a Little Thing Makes Such a Big Difference
March 08, 2021 01:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBFirst a look at Hiram Bullock's One Chord Technique and then it's off to the subtle difference between an altered chord (G7#5) vs the G7b13 and how to approach each. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
The Inmates are Running the Asylum
March 01, 2021 01:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBMusic theory is an aid to better playing music, not a color commentary on it. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
The Continuing Saga of the One Chord Exercise
February 22, 2021 01:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBPart 2 of my 15 Part Series.....umm no. Just a little bit more in depth talk and look at this exercise. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
You Call Yourself a Guitar Player You Son of a B.....
February 15, 2021 01:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBMore Theory Talk sent from downtown by Mitch and Murray. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
New Box Scale and Soloing Over One Chord
February 08, 2021 01:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBThis lesson touches a bit on the Major b6 Pentatonic Scale as well as playing over some of my favorite chords, the C(9,#11), Cmaj9,#11 and the C9#11 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Learning Music with Grover As Your Waiter
February 01, 2021 01:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBAnother Rant on Modes and Scales Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Not Saul Hudson Chords, Slash Chords
January 25, 2021 01:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBA look at slash chords. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Life Imitates Art But Oscar Peterson Chose Not To
January 18, 2021 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBDeveloping your own style vs. just copying one players style regardless how good they are. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Does Tonewood Pose an Existential Threat?
January 11, 2021 01:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBToday I tackle the Tonewood debate among other things. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
2021 & New Beginnings
January 04, 2021 01:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBA revisit to the beginning of it all. Prometheus ... wait what. No just a glance at the scales and chords. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Speaking the Language Is Just the Beginning
December 21, 2020 01:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBA Rant about digging further into music and study. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Key Signature vs. Scales - Not the Kobayashi Maru You Think It Is
December 14, 2020 01:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBToday we delve into Sheet Music and why I look at things as I do. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
How Many Scales Does That Have???
December 07, 2020 01:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBToday we go into my days as a master fisherman and the king of bad puns. It's a day to talk about scales for each chord. How to find them and how to play them. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Find a Chord That Works
November 30, 2020 01:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBMonster Cable vs oh wait not that kind Chord. Today we discuss chords and understand the names and importance of same. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
The Battle Royale Guitar Extravaganza
November 23, 2020 01:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBThis episode talks about attitudes of players from giving and sharing to the competitive "no capo" militia. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Majorly Harmonic
November 16, 2020 01:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBA look at a few scales to play over a dominant 7 flat 9 chord. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
The Song is King
November 09, 2020 01:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBA discussion on the importance of playing for the song and having a song, the right song. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Diet Coke Yes, Tab Not So Much
November 02, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBA typical rant all over the map but basically discussing my disdain for tablature. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Why Pentatonics? Why Not?
October 26, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBA look into expanding your pentatonics by showing you others you can play over certain chords. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Playing Outside
October 19, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBA look at playing outside the box and using tensions. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Improving the Sound of Your Amp
October 12, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBLet's see how we can make that old amp and guitar sound like the best pro gear. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Easy to Be Hard
October 05, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBToday we look at taking complicated chords and thinking of them in simple triad slash chords. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Everyone's a Critic
September 28, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBThis episode deals with criticism vs. people who just bring you down. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Take the Pebble From My Hand
September 21, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBToday I talk about a student who always tells me what he wants to learn and then we discuss the magic of the Minor Pentatonic Scale. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
BS Ala Mode
September 14, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBModes, Voicings, and Eric Clapton are the talk of the week. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Lucky Number Seven
September 07, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBThis episode discusses the 7 notes, triads, and chords of a major scale. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
The Treble with Harry
August 31, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBThis talk is about setting up your amp and how to play with a band. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
This One Goes To Eleven
August 24, 2020 00:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBWell this episode I delve into chord building and getting the 11 chord I so love. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Pay No Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain
August 17, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBAnother installment of the podcast. This time diving into the II, V, I progression. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Circle of Fifth Graders
August 12, 2020 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBMy Rant on learning the keys and the beginners teaching beginners on You Tube. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
The Lydian Dominant Scale and Running a 5k in Sandals
August 10, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBName two things that will only slow you down. My first podcast in this series of discussing music theory and my experience working in the business and what stuff actually applies. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Tonewood and Special Guests
May 08, 2020 19:00 - 3 hours - 150 MBThis is the first of the LIVE Guitar Talks. More to Come. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Gigs after the Virus and Tone for Days
April 27, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBAnother full show discussing what's on our minds. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)
Mesa Amplifiers and Canadian Bands
April 20, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBToday Mike and I talk about an amp he is now jonesing over and we talk other amps and then Canadian Bands. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/davesguitarchannel)