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Re: NAF modes

Clif Dawson — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:07:39 GMT

The best way to resolve this discussion is to read the two links I've included here. The most common hole spacing,on a five hole flute, known as "mode one",

Re: NAF modes

NAF Lover — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:18:03 GMT

Ah, OK, I've got it. What you did was not so much "change" the fingering for the second note of the mode, as "add" an additional note (and another higher one).

Re: NAF modes

NAF Lover — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:58:28 GMT

Comments embedded: ... Ah, yes, fingerings. If you'd give a few more note-fingerings of that scale, perhaps it can be named. In any case you've got my

Re: NAF modes

NAF Lover — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:42:22 GMT

It doesn't seem to me you're very far off here at all. Have you looked at the NAFMusic@yahoogroups.com subject titled "Looking for a name ("wrapped" scales on

Re: NAF modes

Meg McClaskey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:30:44 GMT

Don't appologize, I have learned so much from this thread and its various posting. Wow, you folks are so learned and I have sooooooo much to learn. This is

Re: NAF modes

Ed Foley — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:48:36 GMT

Doug, I'm not so much interested in the names of the modes as in the fingerings. I wasn't aware of a fifth mode, so that's information I did not have

Re: Looking for a name ("wrapped" scales on NAF)

NAF Lover — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:09:43 GMT

Hi, Ann. Thanks for the questions. My answers embedded. Hugs back. Not my normal email thing, but I *am* a California transplant, and I love them in real

Re: NAF modes

Doug Jones — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:11:09 GMT

I'm going to add a little more oil to the vinegar here (or is it water?). If I'm understanding you correctly Ed, what you're asking for is the five modes of

Re: NAF modes

Ed Foley — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:19:16 GMT

First of all, let me apologize for starting this thread....I did not realize that it would bring up so many complications and misunderstandings.

Re: NAF modes

Harold Smith — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:17:17 GMT

HI Ed- I'm just beginning NAF but loving it. what is a "mode" if youcan help. thanks Harold ... From: Ed Foley Subject: [NAFMusic]

Re: Looking for a name ("wrapped" scales on NAF)

imcatnippy — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:19:18 GMT

Scott - I don't read or understand music and have gleaned this just from watching other players, so please bear with my ignorance here. Can you explain/clarify

Looking for a name ("wrapped" scales on NAF)

NAF Lover — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:50:50 GMT

I've been considering putting together a short course about music modes, for my flute circle. There's a concept I want to include, for which I don't know the

Re: What kind of player are you?

wcwagers — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:06:09 GMT

Dennis, This expanded as I wrote. I play written music for discipline and for learning techniques. I will “play from the heart” for relaxation, or

Re: NAF modes

NAF Lover — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:54:03 GMT

Funny this is the time you choose to ask this. I've been mulling over the idea of putting together a short course on modes, for my flute circle. One thing my

Re: NAF modes

Dennis F — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:51:10 GMT

HI Ed, I got a feeling this question would be a good one to throw at the NAF Woodworking group as well. There may be a few that can really expand this