[Harp-L] How much is Enough?

[Robert Hale]

that's a good idea!

Robert Hale
Serious Honkage in Arizona
youtube.com/DUKEofWAIL
Robert at xxxxx

On Sun, Aug 4, 2019 at 6:02 PM Mike Rogers <harpman9 at xxxxx> wrote:

> I agree.  Nothing grates on my nerves like when I don't hit a bent note on
> the mark.  Michael Rubin suggested getting an inexpensive keyboard to
> practice with and it's a great way to work on pitch.  I bought a Cassio for
> around $40 and spend time on it.
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> On Sun, 4 Aug 2019 23:15:44 +0000 (UTC)
> The Iceman via Harp-L <harp-l at xxxxx> wrote:
>
> > If one decides not to tolerate being off pitch at all, one would
> probably evolve into a better musician...no matter what the instrument.
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Robert Hale <ynfdwas at xxxxx>
> > To: Harp-L <harp-l at xxxxx>
> > Sent: Sun, Aug 4, 2019 5:43 pm
> > Subject: [Harp-L] How much is Enough?
> >
> > Since we harp players struggle at times with accurate pitch, my mind is
> > running with curiosity for HOW MUCH off-pitch we will tolerate, accept,
> or
> > approve?.
> > Also factored in would be HOW LONG we stay on a note of questionable
> pitch.
> > (Duration)
> > Third would be cultural norms and boundaries about pitch in a musical
> > context.
> >
> > (This is where one of my harp students would exclaim "You have too much
> > time on your hands!")
> >
> > Has anyone seen research on these questions?
> >
> > Robert Hale
> > Serious Honkage in Arizona
> > youtube.com/DUKEofWAIL
> > Robert at xxxxx
>
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