In a message dated 9/16/04 4:22:21 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Couldn't our practice time be > better spent on other facets of the endeavor? > It all depends on how you practice scales. If you mindlessly run through them, then playing them is not to a useful purpose. However, since we are supposedly musical creators each time we play, if you put each scale into a musical context and create some type of musical challenge with it , then scales become helpful creative, difficult(if your challenges are), and fun. Paul Navarro _______________________________________________ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org