that;s right

it may not be all that useful, but
it;s right.. :)

for instance:

" Locrian mode is considered to be so unstable and unsatisfying that most composers consider it unworkable. There are few songs written in the Locrian mode, which has lead some music experts to label it a 'theoretical' mode. It exists because all seven notes of the Ionian scale could form modes in a mathematical sense, but the relationship between intervals in the Locrian mode is simply not that interesting musically."


but go for it, big! :)

wle.

Hey, I remember Lando Cardassian, but I didn't know he played...

For a minute there, I thought somebody started a thread about playing the Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer....

I have come accoss some of these modes on the lap dulcimer.

An old time player told the story of the churches in the middle ages banning some modes as gifts from the Devil.

I find on the banjo the so called "modal" tuning give a unique and huanting sound.

If you work out an accordion piece, please share it with us, I would really like to hear it.

Good Luck
RPr

Hello RPr,

And thanks for the insight on the verboten modes!
Very interesting!

My original idea was to explain to a learner what
other "keys" one could play in, using a Cajun "C"
accordion.

But, for a newbie, particularly if it's their
first instrument, I'd probably steer clear of
explaining these modes out of fear of confusing
someone.

(The instrument is confusing enough as-is, no?)

Actually, I think that most Cajun accordion players
are already un-wittingly using these modes.

Such as using the Dorian Mode when playing a bluesy
D-song, like "Mon Negresse” on a "C" box.

I've never seen these scales described for a Cajun
accordion, so I was jus' wunnerin'

Merci,

--Big

Couldn't believe my ears. I think you guys should stop watching Star Trek re-reuns have your mouth washed out with soap!

Some of my relatives played tunes from Eastern Europe. As a child they never sounded quite right.

As I grew older and started playing music, I realized they were using note combinations that were different from those I was accustom to. Like many things, it kind of grows on you.

Variety is spice for the mind; some you like, some you don't.

Let us know what you come up with.

RPr,

Maybe it is evedent by now, but I'm planning on
putting together a Cajun Accordion beginners lesson
DVD.

My first thought was to include a couple of
statements about what keys that one can play
in on the diatonic accordion in "C".

That's why I was asking about modes.

But, I'm starting to think that all that may be
confusing to someone who is not familiar?

Thanks agian,

--Big

Nick,

For the rank beginner I think just playing a C box in G is daunting enough. The lack of an F sharp and crossed cords takes some getting used too, especally if they have had any formal music training.

It is safe to say that your web site downloads have shown you have the knack for presenting the information needed to get one started.

All that said, perhaps your second video for the more advanced players, could have a section on playing in alternate keys on the diatonic box.

Good Luck,