RE: [Harp-L] Slonimski

["Michael Peloquin" <peloquinharp@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree with the seldom correct but occasionally brilliant George Brooks on 
this one.
Smaller bites are better. Most diatonic players could benefit greatly by 
learning some BASIC theory on piano and or chromatic harmonica.
It is not necessary to actually attempt to PLAY these instruments (but don't 
be surprised if you do end up there.) Use them as tools to facilitate 
learning the major scales and their modes in all keys. Also learn the scale 
numbers and interval relationships so that all of your knowledge is 
transferrable back to the mighty ten hole.
The rest is easy, just bend and overblow in tune!

Michael (Slow-nimrodski) Peloquin
http://www.globerecords.com/cgi-bin/db/search.cgi?specific=itemno&phrase=GLO-025


> From: George Brooks <gbrooks1@xxxxxxxxx>
> The brilliant and usually mostly right Chris Michalek wrote:
>
> >One thing to do is get Slominski's Encyclopedia
> >of Scales and practice all of the scales in all keys.
>
> A poor idea, in my opinion.  Start with something much easier, like the 
> major scales in all 12 keys (on a single harp).  Or the chromatic scale, 
> naming the notes (or thinking their names) as you go.  Not easy, but a lot 
> easier than what Chris suggests, which is the super-advanced course.