[Dixielandjazz] Lead sheet request

[ken]

Hey Andrew,

I've come to recognize three types of musician:

1. Those that know music -- they hear and can produce music.

2. Those that know about music -- they understand the theory and system 
of symbols and can communicate about music.  They can play with a sheet 
in front of them or something memorized.  Accomplished ones can even 
make it sound like music.

3. Those that have both in their grasp.

Everyone wants to be a '3', but I would choose to be '1' over '2'.  '2' 
is more easily learned and the methodology for teaching these skills is 
fully developed, while '1' can seem to be a natural talent. '1' can be 
taught and learned, but is more elusive.

But they are all musicians and their accomplishments should be 
appreciated.  Each needs help sometimes.

Ken (a '2', working on becoming a '3' by studying '1' [story of my life])



On 12/11/2016 12:37 PM, Andrew Homzy wrote:
> Hi Barb,
>
> My message was not to you personally, but to all untrained musicians who don’t have the skills to function as a professional - in this case knowing how to transpose, a basic skill which is learned in a first year music theory course.
>
> I believe there is plenty of room in our musical society for amateurs and hobbyists - something that is not accepted in medicine, law, or the teaching profession - let alone airline pilots or even bus drivers (whom I believe deserve a lot of respect).
>
> To that point, I also believe that vocalists in particular invest very little into the music. How many vocalists do you know who have gone to an arranger and said: Here’s $1,000.00 - how many arrangements can you make for me , in my keys, for a basic combo of rhythm section and one horn?
>
> This is an important discussion, Barb, and even if it is not a day to soon for you, I hope others will engage in thoughtful and witty discussion about the issue raised here.
>
> Yours for Music,
>
> Andrew
>
>
>> On Sun, Dec 11, 2016, at 12:12 PM, Barb Jordan <jordan_barb at hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> If I never converse with you again, it will not be a day too soon ! I have 50 years of music experience primarily in voice.  ( very little theory although I do read music). Thanks for letting me know who you are. I hope I never have the misfortune to meet you in person. You obviously don't know this list and how supportive and helpful we are to each other. This is not the place for you.
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Dec 11, 2016, at 3:22 PM, "Andrew Homzy" <andrew.homzy at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> If you are a “real musician” you should be able to do that yourself. If not, hire one.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Sun, Dec 11, 2016, at 8:50 AM, Barb Jordan <jordan_barb at hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi list mates,
>>>>
>>>> I am singing on the wonderful JazzFest at Sea cruise at this time and was wondering if anyone could send me a leadsheet for "Everybody Loves My Baby" in A minor?
>>>> Also "A Good Man is Hard to Find" in the key of F and Pennies From Heaven in E flat?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
>>>>
>>>> Barbara
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