Re: reading/dictating by ear, tips pleas

Bob Schwartz ( Bob_Schwartz@mindspring.com )
Thu, 15 May 1997 22:35:47 -0400

>
>On 14 May 1997, Pedro Batista wrote:
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>>
>> Not trying to improve on Reed's comments, theres a little trick I find
>> useful when trying to categorize an interval just by memory. It is to
>> memorize bits of familiar tunes where you know the interval occours. You
can
>> have a tune bit for every interval (2nds are trivial, but wider intervals
>> become trickier).

I used the same technique for years. Had a song I could cite for just
about every interval.

>> The #4th is more uncommon but I have one: the first two notes of The
Simpsons
>> theme... (The Siiiimp...).

I don't know the Simpsons theme song (never cared for the show), but for
the sharp 4th I use the first two notes of the song Maria (from West Side
Story). BTW, Maynard Ferguson's recording of this song in the early 60's
is still my favorite version. I think it was arranged by Don Sebesky (or
was it Willie Maiden?).

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Bob