Re: What is enough theory for amateur musicians?

walterstr@fau.campus.mci.net
Mon, 9 Dec 1996 17:02:01 -0500 (EST)

As far as I know, they are the 3rds and 7ths of chords. In progressions of
5ths (like ii-V-I's) these guide tone lines will move by second or stay
stationary... I didn't read Reed's post, but will say these notes are
vitally important in jazz improvisation...

At 10:04 AM 12/9/96 PST, you wrote:
>>>>Bert Ligon said:
> >
> > Reed replied to Lawson and included the following advice:
> >
> > >3) Don't use guidetones.
> >
> > Before I reply completely, could you elaborate on your aversion to using
> > guide tones?
>
>...and for us beginners could someone explain what guidetones *are*?
>
> --berry
>
>Berry Kercheval :: kerch@parc.xerox.com :: Xerox Palo Alto Research Center
>
>
>
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