Re: A few easy Django tunes?
Originally Posted by
colorado_al
That would be super awesome, if I wasn't such a terrible chart reader. I have tried for many years to learn to read music, but I'm still like a child, sounding out each letter/note. I'm in awe of people who can read it with fluency, much less those who can listen to and then transcribe. While I'd love to "take it to the next level", I think starting on level one is probably best. I have always played "by ear", though sometimes that means that it sounds like I'm using my ear to fret the instrument. Not very effective.
You'd think with all of the math courses I've taken to earn a degree in physics, music and it's notation would make some sense to me. It just seems like jumping into jazz, I'm suddenly learning differential equations and my brain is stuck on long division. Don't get me started on the trigonometric substitution that seems to be going on in the brains of great musicians, without them even breaking a sweat.
Still, the sound and feel of this music is so compelling, I'm caught in its vortex and I'm going to grab on to anything I can as it flies past me swirling faster and faster...
Looking forward to some instruction at the workshop!
I am in the same boat re: reading music notation. Maybe once I retire (again), I'll have enough available time to get past the mental roadblock. Tablature, however, is another story - and it has taught me a ton. The Omnibook contains both notation and tab, and is a fantastic resource packed full of interesting places to put your fingers. No financial interest - just a very happy purchaser.
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