Re: Music Theory Question

"Roger E. Blumberg" <rblumberg@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I don't, think so. And besides, you don't even show, use, integrate, link,
or associate, the triad map, tonics/roots, or the greater octave pattern.

Less is more.. But of course you cannot phathom that.

You don't even show the Major Pent nor distinguish it from minor. There is

What like I am going to show the same thing only 3 frets offset and call
one minor and one major? Yeah that should lessen the confusion. If people
start with what I show for the keys I show, they will be alright.That is
until
they happen to come by someone like you. It will still sound OK, but you
will be not pleased. Whatever :-)

no "foundation" there to build on, there's no "there" there, Greg.

Sure there is. But since you are in another plane of existance. You do not
see it.

I know you're looking very hard for validation, Greg, but you're not going

I have all I need. Thanks.

to get it from me, sorry. I'm more and more convinced every day of the
_opposite_ conclusion. They aren't bad per say, Pents, and for a very
short

Big shocker there!!!!

time they might satisfy _some_ need or function for an absolute rank
beginner and for some few kinds of music. Almost anything can be a
teaching
or learning tool in the _right_ hands, used at the right time, for the
right
length of time, and used IN CONJUNCTION with other tools, methods, ways,
means, approaches, explorations. I only talk about Pentatonics _at all_
because it's obligatory, it's what kids expect and demand today, what

I wonder why it is obligatory? Huh.

they've been led to believe is "the answer". And you're right there hoping
to help "lead the charge", encouraging them down that same dead-end path,
and you even go so far as to say Pents are "all they need", and Pents the

Yep right down the dark side. Apparently it burns your ass. Whatever.

way YOU present them are all they need -- which is the worst of all
possible
reductions, your way, I'd say. So nay, not from me, wilst thy validation
come. And forgive me, but your playing doesn't speak very well for Pents
either, Greg -- unless I've missed something at your website (I listened
to
two clips only). Whatever Pents might have to offer, I don't think you're

Hey well there you go. Of course I have something of mine for you to
listen to. You tell me to listen to the radio. Hey Lumpy cannot be every
where. And I still have not heard a lick of what you can do. Talking the
talk is one thing. Actually doing it is another. ANd even if I were to hear
something you did. It would still not invalidate my illustrations on the
pentatonics.

the best representative and champion of them, even. I don't like "going

Hey holy crap. Another big shocker!

there" regarding other people's playing, but you seem very proud of it,
and
proud to point to it as "proof" of the "power of Pents", and I have to
wonder why (you think that, and why you think it would inspire others to
"play like you" and inspire others to pick up the Pentatonic battle flag
too)?

Maybe there are zillions of dumb asses that number their strings
backwards... Check with lumpy on that. If possible try to get
laid first.

Heck John B was down with minor pents until he became a snob in
1998 :-) So minor pents can't be all that bad.

there is a _past-tense_ to John's story, his exclusive (crippling?)

Oh yeah. thats rich. But hey go for it. Crippling it is!

dependence on Pents. He moved on -- and he might have done so much earlier
if only he'd had _a teacher_, earlier in his life, his first time around.

Maybe maybe not.

again, please forgive me Greg for commenting on your playing. Music is
very

Oh please tell me I suck again. I am starting to feel like Darth Vader
or something.

personal, emotional, a sensitive spot, I don't want your feelings hurt. I
believe you're a good guy fundamentally, and that you mean well. But I
honestly don't think you're fit to teach, nor advise, beginners. Sorry
kid.

Hey another big shocker!!!!

Maybe you know something about gear, amps, etc. who knows. I should
qualify
that by saying _if_ you're fit enough to teach open position chords, if
you
yourself know and play them well, and if you can teach that and those to
someone who might not otherwise get the chance, then that would suffice
and
God bless you for doing it -- so long as you promise to pass them on to
someone else just as soon as you can, particularly if they appear to have
any talent! ;')

Frankly since we are talking about who can do what. I am sure my
padiwan learner can fry you into the ground. But that does not bean
jack or squat to the beginner. They just want to know how to play
lead after learning opens and barres. I show them that. Apparently
you must be threatened by that which I find curious. Just like everyone
else I have dealt with here. I could care less about you or your deal
or what your situation is. It is amazing that you are spending so much
time on me though. I am hoping you are not some freaky stalker.

I hope you understand that my saying these things is in the context of
having witnessed the "Greg Cisko Experience" ;') for more than a month now

I hope you bowed when you typed that.

here, and you keep coming back for more, and more, and more, and you're
still not "getting it" (any number of "its"). You leave me little choice
but

Actually I think I do have it. So oh crap for you.

to be more direct and blunt with you at this point. So again, sorry
Greg --
call it a responsibility, not signing off on it, your way, not condoning
it,
not being content to leave it at something like, "yes Greg, they're in
_good
hands_ with you, all's well, carry on, you have my/our blessing". It ain't
gonna happen, ain't gonna come, from me -- for now, at least. I'd need a
lot
more _convincing_.

Actually you should do nothing more...

But I am curious What kind of band are you currently in???

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