Re: [Harp-L] opinions? also, how does one not know when one is playing in the wrong key?

[Michael Rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>]

I think there are four reasons for playing out of key:
1.  You only have one harp and want to join in so much you do not care.
2.  You do not listen while you play.
3.  You really are a bit tone deaf.
4.  You hear music differently than most and what sounds  off key to most
people does not bother you or even creates enjoyment for you.
5.  You are intentionally playing off key to make an artistic statement.
Michael Rubin
Michaelrubinharmonica.com


On Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 9:15 AM, James D Hoskins
<jameshoskinz@xxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> "When opinions don't agree, don't get angry. Just accept the fact that
> someone has a different one."
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> I should tape that across the top of my monitor, great advice.
> James D Hoskins
> jameshoskinz@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> 425 760 3694
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "The Iceman" <icemanle@xxxxxxx>
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> Sent: Friday, November 09, 2012 5:28 AM
> Subject: [Harp-L] opinions? also,how does one not know when one is playing
> in the wrong key?
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> This is a great list. Lotsa different opinions.
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> When opinions don't agree, don't get angry. Just accept the fact that
> someone has a different one.
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> I feel it's rare for someone to change their core value or opinion by
> reading other's insistence to what they believe is "better" or "right".
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> viva la difference.
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> btw, stuff like the current discussions has also spawned a lot of nice
> OFFLIST communication between posters, which serves to strengthen the
> community.
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> Am still curious as to how some harmonica players can join in (on or off
> stage) while playing in the wrong key, yet continue on. Any opinions on
> this? (aside from the too much alcohol answer). What is being processed in
> their brains?
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