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Offline newbasspl

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How to Play Horns on the keyboard
« on: August 26, 2010, 04:40:36 PM »
need sum instructions on how to play horns on the keyboard
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Re: How to Play Horns on the keyboard
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2010, 04:53:08 PM »
Quote from: newbasspl on August 26, 2010, 04:40:36 PM
need sum instructions on how to play horns on the keyboard
listen to the horn parts in songs real or synthesized, lots of songs, and get some ideas from there. Stay away from big voicings, unless they are spaced out pretty good.  And learn how to use sus chords, they are very good for giiving a spacey, yet strong sound, without changing the harmony of what everyone else is doing. Since they dont have 3rds, it'll be easier to play something that sounds good but doesnt clash with your rhythm section.
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Re: How to Play Horns on the keyboard
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2010, 08:15:40 PM »
Less is more....and octave off-beat stings are your friend...

(check out songs from groups like Tower of Power, Chicago and the BLUES BROTHERS on YouTube for ideas)
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Re: How to Play Horns on the keyboard
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2010, 07:27:43 AM »
yo Bet,a la E,W+Fire? love the old stuff with trumpets in octaves;especially if you have the filter on the t-bones or saxes opening a little slower with a 'swell'effect.Nive full sound.
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Re: How to Play Horns on the keyboard
« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2010, 11:15:20 AM »
Yeah, I'm showing my age here...

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Re: How to Play Horns on the keyboard
« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2010, 11:47:54 AM »
Chicago's still around aren't they, Bet.  I really liked them.(Earth Wind and Fire also). Incidently, I think they are still performing too.
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Re: How to Play Horns on the keyboard
« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2010, 01:05:04 PM »
yep,CHI +EWF were live in Atl few years ago;just toooooo much.They have a joint DVD also.As of 05',CHI had MORE sales than anybody except the stones like big time.

Funny,was talking to a cat in his 40's who wants me to lay down some parts for him was commenting a lot of the younger guys have never heard the "good stuff" from the 70's.Chi,BST,EW Fire,Barry White,Luther vanDros,Tower of P,Kool + gang,Marvin G.

Timeless stuff-how old ARE you Bet??welcome to the mid 5's
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Re: How to Play Horns on the keyboard
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2010, 04:08:27 PM »
Bet's 29
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Re: How to Play Horns on the keyboard
« Reply #8 on: August 28, 2010, 05:15:43 PM »
just a babe from where I sit mid 55;I sorta remember 30
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Re: How to Play Horns on the keyboard
« Reply #9 on: August 28, 2010, 06:40:24 PM »
Just kidding about Bet, Doc.(smile)  Personally, I passed 70 some years ago. 55 was a good year, and a good age as well.
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Re: How to Play Horns on the keyboard
« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2010, 12:29:31 AM »
Guess I could go real 'Ol Skool and cite Cab Calloway....

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Re: How to Play Horns on the keyboard
« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2010, 09:42:48 PM »
Caldonia!, Caldonia!, What makes your big head so hard.
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Re: How to Play Horns on the keyboard
« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2010, 10:59:14 AM »
that MUST be old-b4 me!
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