[Dixielandjazz] How we listen to music

[Mike]

I listen to lyrics when I'm learning a new tune. This can be an 
invaluable tool when you are trying to figure out phrasing. 
That's how I learned 'I could write a book', 'If I Were A Bell' 
  and others. I listened to a vocalist do it first; usually 
Frank Sinatra but also Ella Fitzgerald and/or Sarah Vaughn. I 
also listen to how Billie Holiday phrases who, incidentally, was 
a big inspiration to Frank Sinatra.

Mike




Criss719 at wmconnect.com wrote:
> "I tend to entirely ignore lyrics, while she tends to entirely ignore music"
> 
> You know, I've never even thought about that. 
> 
> Now that I do think of it, I realize that I never listen to the lyrics, I 
> listen to the music and for the most part ignore the lyrics.
> The only time I really hear the lyrics is when some kids drive through a 
> parking lot or are at a red light next to me and the lyrics are vulgar.
> 
> Me listening to the music goes all the back to church. I can play all of the 
> old Gospel Quartet songs on the piano but really only know the lyrics to the 
> chorus. 
> 
> Mama -- now she knew all the words.
> 
> Criss Morrison