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ThumMusic Theory
Started by coldnews at 01-06-2006 4:59 AM. Topic has 2 replies.
  
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 01-06-2006, 4:59 AM
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coldnews
Joined on 01-06-2006
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Initial impressions - Theory
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From initial impressions, If you backed it up with a series of comprehensive theory books in the same way that Korg did for the MicroKorg booklets (which explained sound synythesis in very easy to understand ways related to the Micro itself) then the theory seemed interesting and impressive.
The patterns would have to be explained and laid out in simple ways and all of the concepts of music theory would have to be faced. Maybe including a simple booklet on the basics and then creating maybe one or two more to explain in a more detailed way.
It could potentially be an interesting way of teaching music, and if done in a way that isnt too boring or complicated, it could work really well.
I hate music theory and I was interested by the way all of the patterns work with each other.
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01-06-2006, 11:09 PM
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J. Plamondon
Joined on 01-06-2006
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Re: Initial impressions - Theory
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I absolutely agree, a new suite of music education materials needs to be developed to support the ThumMusic System. This is a business opportunity. I am very interested in hearing from anyone -- especially, but not exclusively, anyone in Australia -- who has the experience and skills necessary to produce such materials.
Jim Plamondon
CEO, Thumtronics Ltd
The New Shape of Music(tm)
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01-20-2006, 5:13 AM
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GWHLevy
Joined on 01-19-2006
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Re: Initial impressions - Theory
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Hello Jim,
I'm an amature musician, and I too have experienced some of the frustrations your wife went through trying to learn traditional piano. Somehow it just never made sense to me, and having to memorize 12 different sets of fingering, one for each key, was a mess! (I still don't play well at all, despite putting some serious time into it!)
I've read articles on the Janko keyboard on Cipher (TheCipherHome.com) and then wondered if anyone was doing anything with this information. Then I found the website for the Wholetone Revolution keyboard, and became excited. This was the Janko style keyboad I was interested in. But I was soon frustrated by the lack of English on their website, and the seeming unavailability of the Revolution keyboard. (To date, none of my email inquiries about the product have been answered. Is it just "vaporware"?)
But, let me get to the point of this posting. I recently took a jazz music theory course at my local junior college here in southern California. I own a 67 button Hayden concertina, which has an isomorphic layout. Since I've begun to investigate the patterns of the various modes (mixolydian and others) on my Hayden, I could easily understand the relationships of the notes in these various modal scales. I think traditional jazz players could become very excited about the Thummer Jammer.
I really want one of these amazing instruments. I'd be willing to pay more than $500 US ($668 AU) for it. When will it be available? (In black, or grey maybe?) :^)
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