[Harp-L] Re: Harp-L Digest, Vol 67, Issue 33

["Rick Dempster" <rick.dempster@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Erudition is a wonderful thing, when Art teachers meet, they talk about Art;
but when artists meet, they talk about canvas and brushes."

What about colour and technique, Geoff? Might not artists discuss that too?
RD



>>> "geoff atkins" <geoffatkins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 12/03/2009 17:58 >>>
Re: Position playing (Robert Hale, John F. Potts, Winslow Yerxa)

I'm perplexed about the necessity to comprehend the details of the
Dorian, Aeolian, and Phrygian minor modes, when I'm not  Greek!
The 12th position on a ten hole harp also is kinda hard:
I use a single position, "harp in mouth" and instinctually play whatever
the music requires, on a harp suited to the guitarists' key.
I've played as a session harpist, so it  works for me.

JJ Cale was once asked: "Did you learn any music theory?"
His reply  "Yes, but not enough to damage my playing".

Erudition is a wonderful thing, when Art teachers meet, they talk about Art;
but when artists meet, they talk about canvas and brushes.

Regards, Geoff Atkins 

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