Re: [Harp-L] Questions for chromatic players
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- Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Questions for chromatic players
- From: Richard Hunter <turtlehill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:35:50 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
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- Reply-to: Richard Hunter <turtlehill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
mtnbluz@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
<< Are scales the best way to practice other keys >>
In my opinion, scales and arpeggios are worthwhile practice material. But the best way to learn to play in 12 keys is to take your favorite songs and transpose and play them in all 12 keys.
Scales are something you need to know, for sure, but they're a lot less satisfying than playing real music.
Regards, Richard Hunter
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