Re: [Harp-L] Re: Questions on Harp Positions

[Dave Murray <dmurray777@xxxxxxx>]

Bob Cohen wrote:
> According to my understanding, going clockwise from C to F#/Gb
> increases the number of sharp notes by one and that going counter
> clockwise from C to Gb(F#) increases the flatted notes by one.
>
> Where I'm confused is how the "circle" of fifths relates to the
> "cycle" of fifths and figuring out positions.  And also with
> intervals.  I (perhaps erroneously) understand that intervals include
> the beginning note.  E.g., C D E F G is an interval of 5, which I
> thought was a perfect fifth.
>
> Are we talking about similar but slightly different graphic
> representations to visualize positions vs. sharps and flats?  Or is
> there a way to use the circle of fifths to figure out positions?  Or
> am I just missing something altogether?
>
> Bob
>
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Peace and music,
Dave