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I find it surprising the number of musicians who don’t understand or haven’t mastered the number system.
It is one of the single, most important elements of playing by ear.
On a grander level, it allows musicians to speak on a “universal level.” We can describe what we’re doing in a song without relying solely on letters. It’s not, “D minor to G dominant 7 to C major 7″ anymore. Now it’s, “2-5-1″ in C!
Thanks to Miriam Tierno for making this “Number System” chart. She wanted me to pass this on to other members.
If you’re not familiar with the importance of the number system, see this report.
After last week’s e-mail, I received a host of replies. Here’s one that I think will really help you (VERY IMPORTANT STRATEGIES).
***Comment From Kelly W.***
Hi Jermaine,
Thanks for sending such an informative e-mail. I feel like you give so much through your website, blog, and e-mails (maybe too much). Do you ever sleep?
Well, here’s another e-mail to add to your insomnia. :-)
You mentioned the number system and how it is key when it comes to
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