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THIS MONTH IN MUSIC NOTES
This month we will start a series on improvisation for all instruments. Even if you are just a beginner or a experienced player these items will provide a good guide to how to make a real good solo.
There is a lot to know but let's start with something anybody can do. Play a C chord, C, E, G, C on your instrument. That a Major chord, let's make the sound a little more interesting, add the 6th note of the C major scale A.
So now we have C,E,G,A, this is called a C6 chord, play that and that's a little more interesting sound. You can play it in any form, for instance E,G,A, C, or any other combination.
Try running up and down 2 octaves in different combinations. Now vary the length of some of the notes and vary the speed at which you are playing. You may not know it but that is the start of a good improvisation. Once you get that, try to do the same thing with these 3 chords: C6 chord (CEGA) Then D minor7 (DFAC) and then G7 (GBDF) Just play up and down these notes, varying the length of each and the speed at which you play them.
It may not sound like Charlie Parker but it's a great start. More next time.
Some Great Sale Items For Back to School
1st and 2nd year Band/Orchestra members
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TRUMPET SALE: If you are going back to school band or orchestra, or just starting to play now is the time to get your
own trumpet. Our regular starter trumpet, regular price is $199.95 is on sale for the month of September for $174.95. http://www.musicalinstruments.com/options.asp?ProductCode=LetBegTrumpet |
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For the 2nd year player we have the SILVER ARTIST Trumpet, probably the best trumpet on the market today at the introductory price of
$599.95 this is like buying better than the $2800.00 Bach Trumpet http://www.musicalinstruments.com/detail.asp?ProductCode=LetSlvrArtist |
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CLARINET SALE: Our starter or 2nd year Clarinet is on our Back to Band or Orchestra sale. Regular $199.95 for the month of September only $174.95 http://www.musicalinstruments.com/detail.asp?ProductCode=LetBeginnerclr |
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PICCOLO SALE: The "Let's Make Music" piccolo has a pure clean sound that is the orchestra's high voice and it's on
sale for the month of September only $199.95 http://www.musicalinstruments.com/detail.asp?ProductCode=Let588 |
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FLUTE SALE: The "Let's Make Music" closed hole Flute is on sale, regular price $199.95 for the month of September only
$174.95 http://www.musicalinstruments.com/options.asp?ProductCode=LetFLUT |
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SAXOPHONE SALE: The "Let's Make Music" Alto
Saxophone is also on sale, great quality at a low price, regular $489.95 for the
month of September only $409.95 http://www.musicalinstruments.com/options.asp?ProductCode=LetASAXG |
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TROMBONE SALE: Best easy slide in its price range on sale for an even better deal, regular price $219.95 for the month of September only $199.95 http://www.musicalinstruments.com/detail.asp?ProductCode=LetClearTr |
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VIOLIN SALE: Any size from 1/8th to 3/4 size Get a free Pitch pipe, and shoulder rest for the month of September only $79.95 http://www.musicalinstruments.com/options.asp?ProductCode=Letviolinall |
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CELLO SALE: Any size cello 1/8th to full 4/4 size is on Back to Orchestra Sale, regular price $429.95 for the month of
September only $389.95 http://www.musicalinstruments.com/options.asp?ProductCode=LetUCELLO15 |
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UPRIGHT STRING BASS: Our beautiful Bass which plays great and has a big sound is on sale, any size 1/4, 1/2, or standard 3/4, just $499.95 http://www.musicalinstruments.com/options.asp?ProductCode=LetBUP34 |
Sale Prices available until September 31, 2007! Prices will be adjusted after receipt of your online order! Prices in effect while quantities last.
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