Re: [Harp-L] Theory of scales

[Joe and Cass Leone <leone@xxxxxxxx>]

On Dec 7, 2006, at 1:39 PM, icemanle@xxxxxxx wrote:

> One aspect of "scales" that has always bothered me is the  
> divisiveness taught between learning/playing scales and learning/ 
> playing music.
>
> Traditionally, they are approached as two different entities. First  
> you learn and practice your scales (endless BORING up and down, up  
> and down) and then you play music (FUN).
>
>
> The Iceman
I don't believe in playing scales. Gross waste of time. Take each key  
and find a piece of music in that key. Play THOSE. All scales get you  
is being good at scales. Then you can do a concert playing  
scales......NOT

smo-joe