Get Revitalized Versions of When Dream & Day Unite Instead of The Original

This version of When Dream and Day Unite should be thought of as one of Dream Theater nonessential releases.  It is most definitely a good album, but these songs have been revitalized elsewhere in Dream Theater's catalogue.  Highlights include "Status Seeker," "A Fortune in Lies," "Afterlife," "The Killing Hand," and "Only a Matter of Time."  I recommend either the Official Bootleg version of WD&DU instead and/or "Live at the Marquee."

Five Stars, 1.  Dream Theater by Dream Theater

Five Stars, 2.  Awake

Five Stars, 3.  Octavarium

Five Stars, 4.  Images and Words

Five Stars, 5.  A Dramatic Turn of Events

Five Stars, 6.  Systematic Chaos

Five Stars, 7.  Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory

Five Stars, 8.  Train of Thought

Five Stars, 9.  Falling Into Infinity

Four Stars, 10.  When Dream and Day Unite (I recommend getting either the Official Bootleg of this live with James LaBrie, or Live at the Marquee)

Four Stars, 11.  Black Clouds & Silver Linings

Four Stars, 12.  Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence (I recommend the totally awesome 4 Degrees of Radio Edits, or Score instead)

Review of Falling Into Infinity by Dream Theater

Falling Into Infinity is a bit softer than the music on some of Dream Theater’s other albums, but it does get a little heavy on the song “Peruvian Skies.”  Other highlights include “Hollow Years,” “Lines in the Sand,” and” Take Away My Pain.”  Detractions include “You Not Me,” and “Burning My Soul.”  However, overall Falling Into Infinity is a tremendous album.  Because I have rated this album 5 stars, essentially what I mean is that it is superb even though it is ranked 9th, but the difference between this album and another album is in taste, as the music is essentially equal.

Rated in order:

Five Stars, 1.  Dream Theater by Dream Theater

Five Stars, 2.  Awake

Five Stars, 3.  Octavarium

Five Stars, 4.  Images and Words

Five Stars, 5.  A Dramatic Turn of Events

Five Stars, 6.  Systematic Chaos

Five Stars, 7.  Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory

Five Stars, 8.  Train of Thought

Five Stars, 9.  Falling Into Infinity

Four Stars, 10.  When Dream and Day Unite - Get the "Official Bootleg - When Dream and Day Unite," and/or Live at the Marquee instead.  They are far better.

Four Stars, 11.  Black Clouds & Silver Linings

Four Stars, 12.  Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence - Get the totally awesome "4 Degrees of Radio Edits," and/or "Score" instead.

Faith in Hashem's Providence

I am really liking Pandora. Today is my first day trying it because we now have internet. This stuff is so inspirational for me to practice while it is playing in the background. It has occurred to me that all this guitar practice may one day lead to a paying job. However, if I have one student who is successful, - even if it is learning only patterns that help with memory, not necessarily a gig - and has no money, I would take that over several students that were not serious, but padded my bank account. Gd is not money. Work with what you have, money or not, and I have a firm belief that anything is possible with faith.

9th Blues Pentatonic Drill: 2 Fattest Strings. Mode 2, Position 1. Root, 6, 2, 3.

If at any time you are experiencing pain during the exercise, please stop playing.

1:1:2:9:1:a – The first note - Root

With your pinky finger, play an E note at the 12^th fret of the 1^st string (the thickest string).  This place on the fret board is usually designated with a double dot marking.  The E is the root note and the key.

1:1:2:9:1:b – The second note - 6

With your index finger, play a C# at the 9^th fret of the 1^st string.  This note is a 6 interval.

1:1:2:9:1:c – The third note - 2

With your index finger, play a F# at the 9^th fret of the 2^nd string (the second thickest string).  This note is a 2 interval.

1:1:2:9:1:d – The fourth note – 3

With your ring finger, play a G# at the 11^th fret of the 2^nd string.  It is a 3 interval.

1:1:2:9:1:e

Repeat this pattern until you get up to speed.

It is a good idea to play with all down strokes or alternate picking or use palm muting.

1:1:2:9:2

Play the same pattern a half step lower, the key of D#.  Moving this pattern up and down the fret board causes key changes.

1^st string 11^th fret using the pinky finger (root).

1^st string 8^th fret using the index finger (6^th interval).

2^nd string 8^th fret using the index finger (2^nd interval).

2^nd string 10^th fret using the ring finger (3^rd interval).

1:1:2:9:3

Play the same pattern a half step lower, the key of D.  This sequence will follow the established pattern:

1^st string 10^th fret using the pinky finger (root).

1^st string 7^th fret using the index finger (6^th interval).

2^nd string 7^th fret using the index finger (2^nd interval).

2^nd string 9^th fret using the ring finger (3^rd interval).

1:1:2:9:4  Repeat this pattern moving up and down the fret board either changing keys in order to develop speed and fluidity.

1:1:2:9:5 Information about the lesson title, which is 1:1:2:9

The first 1  of 1:1:2:9 refers to that this lesson belongs to the following group: “1^st 1^st Position Pentatonic Soloing Drills: Mega Lesson Syllabus for 2 String Play of Single Notes”

The second 1 of 1:1:2:9 refers to that this lesson belongs to the subheading: “1^st Almost Killing the 1^st Position Blues Pentatonic Scales in 4s on the 1^st and 2^nd Strings.”

The third number in the sequence 1:1:2:9, a 2, refers to that this lesson belongs that this lesson additionally belongs the subheading, “2^nd 20 Lessons for Mode 2 Blues Pentatonic Drills in 4/4 Time on String 1 and 2, Position 1”

The fourth number in the sequence 1:1:2:9 refers to the lesson title, which is “9^th Blues Pentatonic Drill: 2 Fattest Strings.  Mode 2, Position 1. Root, 6, 2, 3.”

The lessons of the 1:1:2 series select from the intervals: 6, root, 2, and 3 on the 2 fattest strings.  This is the 2^nd mode of the 1^st position of the common pentatonic scale.

In the key of E minor the pattern for the first position is

1^st string; 12^th and 9^th fret

2^nd string; 11^th and 9^th fret

3^rd string; 11^th and 9^th fret

4^th string; 11^th and 9^th fret

5^th string; 12^th and 9^th fret

6^th string; 12^th and 9^th fret

We are only working on the 1^st and 2^nd string, the two fattest strings, and the root note for this pattern starts at the 12^th fret.

Intervals are written with respect to a 7 note Ionian major scale, not a 5 note scale.