Re: [Harp-L] explain positions to beginner

[Tony Stephens <tnysteph@xxxxxxxxx>]

Where do you find this modes or scales on the internet? What would you search for? 
Thanks 

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> On Jun 25, 2014, at 10:15 AM, Robert Coble <robertpcoble@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> Hereâs a single statement to convey to your student:
>  
> Regarding knowledge of the instrument and its musical possibilities:
>  
>     Ignorance is *NOT* bliss!
>  
> A hammer has as its primary purpose that driving of nails. However,
> as testament to the human inability to always drive pegs squarely into
> round holes, it also includes a supplementary function to remove the
> mistakes.
>  
> Consider his question:
>  
> "It's a C harp, why wouldn't it always play songs in the key of C?"
>  
> A simple answer:
>  
> On that âCâ harp, one can also play in the key of A natural minor.
> Although the same notes are used in both the Ionian (âCâ major) and
> Aeolian (âAâ natural minor) modes, the arrangement of the intervals
> is totally different, resulting in a totally different âfeelâ (quality).
> 
> A knowledge of modes (and corresponding positions) adds tools to the
> musical toolbox. I am always perplexed by the erroneous assumption that
> one should not learn more than the bare minimum, so as to avoid the
> possibility of âcorruptingâ that âpure musicâ from within. It is almost
> as perplexing as the assumption that extensive theoretical knowledge
> is the /condicio sine qua non/ for a successful musician.
> 
> And, of course, it greatly helps to play a Spiral Tuned harmonica!
> 
> ;-)
> Crazy (about Spiral Tuning) Bob 
> (One of the other Roberts, but NOT the "dread pirate Roberts")
>