Re: [Harp-L] Re: When Johnny Comes Marching Home

[Gary Lehmann <gnarlyheman@xxxxxxxxx>]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9752fyJBxU
A great example of major third over minor third!
Julie was the singer with Brian Auger Trinity back in the day--just found a
clip from the Monkee's TV show where they are evil alien types!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WUtoWFSpWw


On Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 10:20 AM, Music Cal <macaroni9999@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi Mike
>
> You wrote: "This is done in just blues music mainly, right?"
>
> It (the flatted major third) is one pitch that is often used (there are
> others) to create the blue sound. But the various means of making music
> blue can used in any music. A tune becomes "blues" if you make it blue.
>
> You also wrote: "Also, is the reverse ever played as well? That is, does
> one ever play, on purpose, a major 3rd note over a minor cord?"
>
> All 12 pitches of the chromatic scale (and the pitches in between) can be
> used to create music. Your ear should be your guide. The only "rule" is: If
> it sounds good play it.
>
> Daniel
>



-- 
Gary