[HTL-77] You are my Sunshine – Play by Numbers – with Interludes
Start with Harps Tuned in C
[HTL-77-210603 – HARP TIME LIVE #77 – Thu. June 3, 2021]
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In which we play “You are my Sunshine” by numbers – and then, on the fly – create spontaneous improvised interludes between each verse, playing it all completely by numbers!
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where you can learn to add the rhythms, strumming techniques, etc. to take this piece to the next level.
Please add your own insights, revelations, and takeaways below in the comments, even if someone else already said the same thing! Just say it in your own way or say it again the way they did.
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16:34:54 From Betty Herloski to Everyone : You said something about renewing early?
16:43:00 From Maria Wilson to Everyone : Will the Thursday harp cahts stop
16:43:04 From Maria Wilson to Everyone : chats…
16:43:16 From Heather F to Everyone : No surprise ….all of those courses are sooo much fun
16:57:17 From Tara to Everyone : Melody by the numbers: 5 1 2 3 3 3 #2 3 1 1 1 2 3 4 6 6 5 4 3 1 2 3 4 6 6 5 4 3 1
16:57:42 From Tara to Everyone : 1 2 3 4 2 2 3 1
16:58:56 From Pam Jurgens to Everyone : Can you write out a list the V chord variations? Thank you
17:00:44 From Tara to Everyone : Possible V chord alterations: flat the 5, add the 9th or the flat 9
17:00:46 From DHC to Everyone : Dominant (V) chord variations include:
17:01:02 From DHC to Everyone : EXENSIONS: 7th, 9th
17:01:20 From DHC to Everyone : ALTERATIONS: b9, b5, #5, #9
17:01:27 From DHC to Everyone : G7(b9)
17:01:36 From DHC to Everyone : G7(b9 #5)
17:02:03 From Pam Jurgens to Everyone : Thank you!
17:10:28 From Heather F to Everyone : Anyone else find the harp a bit soft?
17:11:56 From Heather F to Everyone : In comparison with the voice that is
17:15:23 From DEBRA SAWYER to Everyone : yes depending on the excitement
17:23:17 From Joke Verdoold to Everyone : Seeing now the system, this wa fun!!!!
17:23:23 From Heather F to Everyone : No problem…it was just me
17:23:26 From Pam Jurgens to Everyone : Soft
17:23:42 From Betty Herloski to Everyone : Harp was fine for me. Fingers got workout
17:23:54 From Joke Verdoold to Everyone : Harp was great!
17:24:20 From Sarah to Everyone : The harmonies of simple songs can be so flexible
17:24:21 From Heather F to Everyone : LOVE the substitutions
17:24:25 From Maria Wilson to Everyone : left hand hard to figure out
17:24:26 From DEBRA SAWYER to Everyone : what a great chord prog to improvise on
17:24:43 From Pam Jurgens to Everyone : Love the extensions
17:24:43 From Maria Wilson to Everyone : loved trying to do chords while you were singing
17:24:43 From Sheila Jaffe to Everyone : It makes the song so much more interesting and limitless
17:24:49 From Jan Harrison to Everyone : Helped me to find the chords, as a beginner.
17:24:52 From Teddy Jones to Everyone : Love the circle of fifth transitions
17:24:53 From DEBRA SAWYER to Everyone : love the interlude of Am to e
17:24:54 From Joke Verdoold to Everyone : Seeing the chord system was fun. Frustrating that I can’t do them more complex
17:25:02 From Carol Henley to Everyone : I went all over the harp — so much fun. Tune easy to harmonize with
17:25:03 From Betty Herloski to Everyone : It was fun to do something without reading or thinking, just listening
17:25:05 From Heather F to Everyone : Love especially the 6-3-2-5-1 thingy
17:25:09 From Kimberly’s iPad to Everyone : The whole thing was fun! So nice to put some harmony to a known song. When I tried to get fancy and couldn’t I just went right back to the basic chords and that was fine
17:25:13 From Cathy Hornby to Everyone : Starting to see how I could sing against chords and harmonies
17:25:15 From Lesley Macleod to Everyone : I loved the improv interludes and the improv story!
17:25:25 From Barb Lawson to Everyone : I loved knowing and singing at the same time. As an alto, the music was in my range!
17:25:27 From Tara to Everyone : I’m getting more of the chord changes at the right time, which feels like I’ve learned something. I still have trouble plunking in the lever changes at the right time, so there’s more to do.
17:25:52 From Jilly to Everyone : left hand I wasnt sure what to play
17:26:29 From Jilly to Everyone : love the singing and playing
17:27:15 From Cathy Hornby to Everyone : I love letting the ‘mistakes’ happen – playing without worrying too much – and enjoying some of the serendipitous harmonies
17:27:54 From Heather F to Everyone : My favourite today is doing a sus on the G…yum
17:28:19 From Teddy Jones to Everyone : Want to learn more of your rich voicings on these basic chords!
17:29:54 From Betty Herloski to Everyone : It’s cool that the simple “oldies” that the seniors in assisted living like can be dressed up
17:30:05 From Heather F to Everyone : Yes teddy!
17:32:08 From Heather F to Everyone : Are your 14 days of Valentines…still available somewhere?
17:32:20 From Maria Wilson to Everyone : gotta go! bye everyone…loved this!
17:33:07 From DHC to Everyone : https://www.hipharp.com/academy/htlwdhc-harp-time-with-dhc-live-main-page
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17:33:16 From Gail to Everyone : Thank you for the fun time singing one of our favorite songs from our growing up years on our family farm.
17:33:20 From DHC to Everyone : Https://www.hipharp.com/academy
17:33:51 From Alex Alexander to Everyone : Will there be a rerun of today’s session.
17:34:16 From DHC to Everyone : Https://www.hipharp.com/ask
17:34:43 From Lori’s iPad to Everyone : Is the play by numbers at somerset part of academy
17:34:51 From Joke Verdoold to Everyone : Say goodnight to everybody
Share your takeaways and 'aha's' below.
What are the principles and concepts in this session? If you had to remember what you learned, or someone said, "Quick! I have to do an improv! What did you learn in this 'Harp Time Live!' session that I can use??" - What would you tell them?