Thinking scales in notes vs degrees?
Hello, I started learning to play this summer, so have some confusion about theory. I'm thinking of submitting material, and just found the lessons on movement and breathing patterns. In there you mention thinking or saying the note name to myself as I play the scale. I'm probably confused but if I'm playing an A harp, then my first note is actually a A not a C. understanding that the note pattern is generally CDEFGAB, but then each harp may have some flats or sharps, I think I understand why you use the C harp as a reference ( all naturals) I'm wondering if it would be good to think the scale degree, rather than the note? I've noticed you think everything through and there is a reason for what you're recommending, so I thought I would ask you in hopes of understanding the why. To highlight my confusion my husband started learning guitar last summer and started asking me what notes and chords I was using, which made me realize I didn't know what I didn't know. Thank you for your passion and all the work you've put into the website, it's amazing! I have one suggestion for you to consider, I'd love to see an interview with Indiara Sfair. In particular, I'm interested in hearing about her thoughts in composition and improvisation.
Thank you!
Good to know I'm on the right track. Now to practice those scales, and maybe try bending...
Hello Tracy.
Yes, thinking of all of this in scale degrees is a great idea... this is where your lessons are leading you.
I do recommend that you memorize the C Harmonica as well though, since I use it as reference in the lessons (since each harmonica is intervalically the same, we need only to "think" in one key of harmonica to get the job done).
Thank you for the interview suggestion.