reading music

[Chris Fitzgerald]

Originally posted by moley


Rather than switching off my ear and replacing it with the dots, I think need to use the dots to *hear* the music?

Thanks, Chris!

You're most welcome, but the credit goes to Doris Keyes, who introduced me to this concept...when we were working together on reading, I'd read something and it would sound like notes & rhythms. When she would read it, it would sound like music. I asked her how she did that, and what I've relayed is what she told me.

To me, it's just like language. When you read written words, you don't phonetically pronounce each syllable and then string them together - rather, you "hear" the words as if spoken by a voice inside your head. Doris taught me that music is supposed to be just like that. It didn't take long for me to believer, and now I have the rest of my life to work on the concept.

 

[Pacman]

Originally posted by Bruce Lindfield


I'm not sure what this sentence is trying to say and the rest of the post is completely unintelligible to me.

I don't see how you can expect to help people if you are writing (or thinking) in this style. So you have been fired for being bad at something, but you go on to try to provide advice about that subject?

I would say that you need to sort out your own problems and learn to read music and to write clearly, before acting like you are more "mature" than everybody else?

How about this instead:

"Ninestring, I'm finding it difficult to understand exactly what it is you're trying to say. CAn you rephrase it?"

Instead you berate the guy on his language skills. Granted, it's much easier to be understood when you express yourself clearly, but show some understanding.


As far as calling 'everybody else' (your words) immature, he didn't. He alluded to one person in particular.

My DURRLFRIEND can check the facts on my 'hick-ism', but I think it goes something like this:

If you throw a rock into a crowd of dogs, the one that barks is the one that got hit.

 

[thrash_jazz]

Originally posted by Chris Fitzgerald



You're most welcome, but the credit goes to Doris Keyes, who introduced me to this concept...when we were working together on reading, I'd read something and it would sound like notes & rhythms. When she would read it, it would sound like music. I asked her how she did that, and what I've relayed is what she told me.

To me, it's just like language. When you read written words, you don't phonetically pronounce each syllable and then string them together - rather, you "hear" the words as if spoken by a voice inside your head. Doris taught me that music is supposed to be just like that. It didn't take long for me to believer, and now I have the rest of my life to work on the concept.

This is a great thread.

When I asked my teacher if he could help me with my sight-reading, he said, "Well, reading music is just like reading a book," and elaborated. I understood what he meant but I couldn't quite see how to do it effectively until I read these posts.

Likewise, I am usually ok with chord charts, but I have completely lost the reading ability I did have due to non-use.

 

[Chris Fitzgerald]

Originally posted by (CHRISTOPHER)SPANKMAN


How about this instead:

"Ninestring, I'm finding it difficult to understand exactly what it is you're trying to say. CAn you rephrase it?"

Instead you berate the guy on his language skills. Granted, it's much easier to be understood when you express yourself clearly, but show some understanding.


As far as calling 'everybody else' (your words) immature, he didn't. He alluded to one person in particular.

In fairness, I should admit that in all probability, UNSTRUNG's complaint of ill-treatment was a reference to a recent thread in the DB forums. I can see both sides: while the reactions sometimes seem a bit harsh at times, that's what happens when you lead with your chin amidst a group of curmudgeonly strangers. I agree that he was referring to a particular person, but whether the person in question was FOGHORN or myself, I can't be sure. In either case, I'm sure no one meant any personal injury. It's just that the local debate vernacular down there is a bit more raw than is allowed up here. Either way, peace to all, even in disagreement.

My DURRLFRIEND can check the facts on my 'hick-ism', but I think it goes something like this:

If you throw a rock into a crowd of dogs, the one that barks is the one that got hit.

Wayull, seein as yer livin in Texas, an bein born in Joeja 'n' all, ah reckon yoo oughta know pert right well yer own dayum seff. But it shore sounds good t'this ole countrah boah....

 

[moley]

Originally posted by Chris Fitzgerald



You're most welcome, but the credit goes to Doris Keyes, who introduced me to this concept...

Nevertheless, thankyou for bringing this teaching to my attention at the perfect time

when we were working together on reading, I'd read something and it would sound like notes & rhythms. When she would read it, it would sound like music. I asked her how she did that, and what I've relayed is what she told me.

To me, it's just like language. When you read written words, you don't phonetically pronounce each syllable and then string them together - rather, you "hear" the words as if spoken by a voice inside your head. Doris taught me that music is supposed to be just like that. It didn't take long for me to believer, and now I have the rest of my life to work on the concept.

Makes perfect sense.

 

[Pacman]

Originally posted by Chris Fitzgerald


Wayull, seein as yer livin in Texas, an bein born in Joeja 'n' all, ah reckon yoo oughta know pert right well yer own dayum seff. But it shore sounds good t'this ole countrah boah....

Now, hold on, pardner! I twart never born in JAWJUH, I jes lived thar fer a piece.

 

[chrisbs]

Berklee press also makes some good book for sight reading.

http://www.guitarsearcher.com