Re: Shape notes

[Sander, Martin]

Laura Conrad wrote:
> 
> 
> This URL has a clear basic example and pointers to other stuff:
> 
> http://web.mit.edu/user/i/j/ijs/www/shapenote.html
> 

OK! Many thanks to you and to Henrik Behrens, who gave me a hint to
google, where I found several links.

Now back to the originial question: Singing all my life out of 'normal'
notes I personally (like Amelie?) see no advantage in shape notes. Maybe
if I was used to them? I know of methods for teaching instruments to
children using colours and so. But I am asking myself (my children
learnt notes the usual way) wether this is really a help and not
something you get addicted to? Will you ever (without major problems,
i.e. with less effort than learning it 'the hard way') get 'free' from
the shapes?

Anyhow. I am not willing to start flames, 'note shape wars' or anything
like that. Just a thought of mine!

Greetings

Martin

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