Dad3353

Yes indeed. I've seen since looking hard after past debates on the subject, that it's possible to buy a left-handed piano, but I still stubbornly maintain that, except maybe for a very few hard-line cases, it's perfectly possible to play any instrument as right-handed (or I would prefer to say 'normal'...), especially if starting out on the instrument for the very first time. I know from personal experience. of hard 'lefties' playing 'normal' guitar (my own brother, for one of many...). I know also that it's controversial, and that there are some that will violently oppose the notion, even as far as claiming some sort of cabal or oppression, but, to me, the case is proven in seeing these huge formations mastering their 'normal' instruments. Maybe one has to start young, s'all..?

BBC Four, the National Youth Orchestra are playing right now some rather more contemporary pieces (Over 160 musicians; that's a lot, even for philharmonic orchestras..!). The key word is 'Youth'; there seems to be about an equal spread of men and women, giving a lie to the notion that women aren't interested in playing music. On another note: I've no way of knowing for sure, but statistically, they would be about 10% of left-handed players performing. I've not yet spotted a left-handed instrument, though. Interesting..? I think so...

When I'm composing, I'm not often using 'random' notes, looking for one that sounds good. I'm probably not thinking 'notes' at all, usually. I'm looking for motion, transition, joining melodies, arpeggios and sections. For this, amongst other 'tools' such as experience, feeling and luck, I would often call upon the Circle of Fifths to give me a connection. I may not use it, or I may listen to several directions offered by this; I may change tack completely, but it's useful to have this option. Indispensable..? Not at all, but it's an extra string to my bow, which I can use if I want.

See above ^^^^

Wow, voices...

Composing..?

I've been trying to play 'Misty', chord-melody, on guitar for nearly over half a century. One day, maybe; one day...

Here is my contribution to the August 2023 Basschat Composition Challenge, illustrated with a picture chosen by Lurksalot. Yet another doomed effort to get away. It's not to be; the next awakening N° 6 will be back, once more, on The Island ... Two sources here, trying to recreate what I remember of the 'key' elements of '70s 'Prisoner' themes, notably trombones and bongos. Tension-building 'radiophonic' stuff sets an oppressive ambiance, until the inevitable. Philharmonik for the instruments, The Free Orchestra for the atmospheric sounds. My usual Cockos NY 'glue' with Reaper, of course; what else..? Thanks for listening, if you already have; if you're about to, enjoy.

Oh no it isn't. ...

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Thanks for having made the effort; well done. Wasted on me, as it's not my 'thing', but I've seen and heard much, much worse. I am not moved to 'getting down with the young folk' as a consequence, however; I'll just remain my dull, frumpy old self. Thanks again, though.

I can't really judge, as I don't have Facebook, so...

Excellent drum tutorial.

Double post; sorry.