Another Observation
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 12:12 pm
It seems that since the new tones intruduced by the 8- 9- 10- and 11-tone orders are a fifth apart,
(just like the first seven tones of the LC Scale), one can use the most outgoing note of a given order,
change to a new LC scale in the sharp direction, and continue to use that note as the most
outgoing note of a more ingoing scale. (Disclaimer: I am aware that there is, according to George
no 8-tone order, but let's use the terminology here for clarity of comparison)
For example, starting with F LC scale, 11-tone order, one can use the Bb note as an outgoing
melody note. If you then change gears to a C LC scale, the Bb is now the most outgoing note of
a 10-tone order.
The pattern continues, and I have seen this in use when alternating between the LA scale (8-tone)
and LD scale (9-tone). For example, in Oscar Peterson's "A Gentle Waltz", the parent LC scale for
much of the peice is F LC. Ab is the most outgoing tone of F LD scale. Ab (or G#) is also the
most outgoing tone of C LA (parent scale in sharp direction from F).
Just an observation. I may be stating the obvious to some, but I see from my past posts that
these little brain farts are good for sparking thought and dialogue on the subject ... which is
a good thing, I think.
(just like the first seven tones of the LC Scale), one can use the most outgoing note of a given order,
change to a new LC scale in the sharp direction, and continue to use that note as the most
outgoing note of a more ingoing scale. (Disclaimer: I am aware that there is, according to George
no 8-tone order, but let's use the terminology here for clarity of comparison)
For example, starting with F LC scale, 11-tone order, one can use the Bb note as an outgoing
melody note. If you then change gears to a C LC scale, the Bb is now the most outgoing note of
a 10-tone order.
The pattern continues, and I have seen this in use when alternating between the LA scale (8-tone)
and LD scale (9-tone). For example, in Oscar Peterson's "A Gentle Waltz", the parent LC scale for
much of the peice is F LC. Ab is the most outgoing tone of F LD scale. Ab (or G#) is also the
most outgoing tone of C LA (parent scale in sharp direction from F).
Just an observation. I may be stating the obvious to some, but I see from my past posts that
these little brain farts are good for sparking thought and dialogue on the subject ... which is
a good thing, I think.