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Tue, 03/14/2023 - 16:25
James Micarelli
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Hello David.  I have been reviewing Music Theory Study 3 and have a question on Ex 5.4.  Number 10 hole.  The answqer key states that 10"+ can be used for i7 and for iv7.  I thought all B's  were omited when playing in minor.   I have spent a lot of time on this lesson and it has helped tremendously on my improvisation.  I can mentally see the hole, pitch, scale degree and chord but I am not fast enough to verbalize it. However, the concept works for me.  Also I read the first three out of 5 recommended books.  Many salient points to glean from these authors.  The third book, The Musician's Way by Klickstein, was difficult to understand however the 30% that I did understand was well worth the read.  Also, it made me aware of what a professional musician's life is like.  Thanks.   

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Tue, 03/14/2023 - 17:05
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David Barrett
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Hey James. I'm glad you're

Hey James. I'm glad you're liking the books and finding that lesson helpful. 10" is Bb... different note than B. Bb is part of the i7 blues scale (flat-3rd) and is part of the. iv7 chord (flat-7th).

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Tue, 03/14/2023 - 18:14
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James Micarelli
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I wish I looked at that closer. Of course 10"+ is Bb.  I also understand the scale degrees.  I switched 10'+ and 10"+ in my mind.    Brain fog sucks.  Thanks for staightening that out for me and thanks your patience.

 

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Wed, 03/15/2023 - 06:50
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David Barrett
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No worries, it happens.

No worries, it happens.

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