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I'll start first: most of the cakes you get from bakeries come in frozen and prepared. Even in really nice bakeries we get frozen bases to ensure consistency. The designs are always fresh and we put a lot of work in but most people expect a freshly baked sponge every time

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Entwistle · 56-60, M

Two thirds of guitar students give up learning theory when the subject of 'Modes' comes up.
Modes are a natural part of music theory.
No sax or piano players struggle with Modes ..only guitar players.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@Entwistle can you explain? I played guitar, piano and now trombone. What are "modes"? i do wish I learned more "harmony," and theory when younger.

Entwistle · 56-60, M

@samueltyler2 Let's take the C major scale. C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C...that is the ionian mode..C..to C. Using the same notes play from D to D..that's the Dorian mode...each mode givea a different feel...from Happy to Sad..and all inbetween.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@Entwistle i have never heard that term. I do practice interval training, so that in my mind, i "know" what the sound should be. When I play in big band, i often wear ear plugs, so I am not confused by what others are playing. I am totally confused between concert mode and regular. My trombone is a Bflat instrument, based on the "tuning" note, while the flute, i believe is C. When we play the same sound, based on frequency, it is called something different on each instrument. I can't help wondering why? When i play middle C on the piano or guitar, it sounds just like the C on my trombone.

Soph03 · 18-21, F

@Entwistle thank you for sharing!

Entwistle · 56-60, M

@samueltyler2 Concert pitch is the standard tuning. Also tuning is relative if not using concert pitch. E.g both your guitar and mine could be in tune with itself..but not each other unless we use concert pitch.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@Entwistle i do understand that, what I do not understand is why the nomenclature was set up that way. We know that 440 hertz is the A below middle C on the piano. Why is that note, that corresponds to that A, not called A on every instrument? The standard should be the frequency.

Emjay · 18-21, F

@Entwistle The Ionians would agree.

Entwistle · 56-60, M

@samueltyler2 Understood. Seems odd. Just convention i guess.
I've always thought every key should be called 'C' ..then there would be no sharps or flats ..C 1,C 2,C 3...etc.
Would make kife much easier.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@Entwistle so much of music is really math, why didn't the inventors take advantage of it?

Entwistle · 56-60, M

@samueltyler2 Music is all maths.
It's always evolving..music theory.
Descriptive but not prescriptive!
It's all only convention.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@Entwistle absolutely. Some of our pieces have very complex rhythms, you have to count very carefully.