by Chris De Warenne
Using patterns over Theory based note selection is an intuitive application.
However, in the beginning, before the Pattern approach can be of any creative use, the artist has the need for the development of the musical palette. Specifically, knowledge and practice of the intervals and essential elements, such as “The Modes”. The familiarity of the characteristics is the first goal.
This can be simplified as easily as recognizing a half step to, or fro, the tonic; the resultant flat 2nd or Major 7th/Leading Tone is one half-step away from the note you are currently focusing on, above or below. This focus will intend it to be your “Tonic”, for the moment.
To get to this perspective, knowledge of an instrument is a painstaking endeavor.
Musicianship is an ongoing process.
Scales, finger exercises and rhythmic redundancy on a daily basis is the fastest method.
Arranging by pattern entails very quick visualization using your imagination to “see” which notes are in the vicinity of where you spontaneously have your fingertips go! Yes, improvisation. Along with an established background in music theory, this combination spawns a new landscape of ideas, these motifs, through elaborating into Theme and Variations. Basically, entire works.
Muscle memory must be attained!
Practice your scales…
Next: Getting better faster and spending less time correcting bad muscle memory.
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