Re: [Harp-L] Just what exactly is 'key'?

[Joe Leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On May 10, 2011, at 2:20 AM, sheltraw@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> Hi Arthur
> 
> The key signature in the Hal Leonard book has one flat. Some folks will
> call that F. Some call it Dm. Since, by most definitions, "key signature"
> should not be equated with "key" the distinction has little relevance to
> me. The only reason that I mentioned the key signature is to illustrate
> that despite what one may think of the term "key" one should at least
> not equate it with "key signature".
> 
> I don't ignore keys as you suggested. It is difficult to ignore that which
> one does not perceive.
> 
> My musical experience is one that began with the supremacy of key and
> evolved to one in which key is seen as a clumsy and too often flawed
> means of communicating which of 12 transpositions of any tune I should
> play.
> 
> I have only been playing the chromatic harp for 13 months and I am sure
> that my chops are nowhere near as developed as most folks on the Harp-L.
> I do not claim to have all the answers but I do have some good questions.
> 
> Cheers!


Keep asking them questions. That's what makes the world go round  :)
smo-joe