| LearnJazzPiano.com archives: Scot's Studio |
| Whacky -- 01/24/2004, 07:50:14 -- #1074959414 |
| Nice!! |
| Very cool Scot! Thanks for all you hard work! |
| Whacky -- 01/24/2004, 07:50:42 -- #1074959442 |
| logo |
| I forgot to mention how cool the new logo is! |
| Scot -- 01/24/2004, 09:45:34 -- #1074966334 |
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| Thanks! It's all an experiment right now, but I feel it will be a good one. |
Thinking in Jazz: The
Infinite Art of Improvisation |
| albetan -- 01/25/2004, 11:03:47 -- #1075057427 |
| John Meheganīs books |
Hi Scot:
In my opinion John Mehegan is the pioner in study and analysis of all elements and styles in jazz. Please complete it in Jazz Books.
1. JAZZ IMPROVISATION: "The bible of jazz". Amsco Music Publishing Co.
In four volumes:
I. Tonal and Rhythmic Principles
II. Jazz Rhythm and the Improvised Line
III. Swing and early Progressive Piano Styles
IV. Contemporary Piano Styles
2. THE JAZZ PIANIST : Sam Fox Publishing Co.
Three volumes: Studies in the art and practice of jazz improvisation.
Excelent for guys trained in classical piano that like beguin in the jazz world.
3. STYLES FOR THE JAZZ PIANIST : Sam Fox Publishing Co.
Three volumes: Excelent for learning Styles of playing.
4. CONTEMPORARY STYLES FOR THE JAZZ PIANIST :
Sam Fox Publishing Co. Three volumes.
5. TOUCH AND RHYTHM TECHNIQUES FOR THE JAZZ PIANIST :
Sam Fox Publishing Co. One Volume.
6. JAZZ PRELUDES : Sam Fox Publishing Co.
One volume with 12 original didactic preludes.
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| Scot -- 01/25/2004, 12:19:49 -- #1075061989 |
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| There are some Mehegan books in the books section already, but I will add the ones you suggest when I make an update- thanks! |
| 7 -- 01/25/2004, 12:20:37 -- #1075062036 |
| Wish list |
In the "Rooms List" it would be cool if it listed the new messages next to the room name. That would make it a one-stop shopping center to review all the new messages.
After login, we get the screen that tells us where all the new messages are, but by the time I've checked out a few of them I forget what the others new ones were.
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You might consider putting the newest messages at the TOP. In a few months there will be tons of messages on this board and any newb that drops by is going to have to scroll down for ages to finally get to the latest discussions.
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Glad you said that you were going to institute the ability to respond directly to a post (ie. create a thread). Thanks.
You might want to check out the way http://www.wholenote.com works their forums ("Fretbuzz" section). You can actually respond to posts within posts.
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Maybe consider the word "Help" in a different color (possibly inside a box??) instead of your "?" symbol.
It seems wierd that the title of my room reads " 7's Heaven ? ", if you get my drift.
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On the LH menu bar, I think the "Lobby" should be on top. That seems to make more sense since it is the main area.
Also rather than just calling it "Lobby" no matter what section it's in, be more specific (because it's easy to get confused and lost) examples: "Personal Rooms Lobby" "Midi Files Lobby" "Main Hall Lobby".
* * * * * * *
Zat's it for now.
7 |
| The Monty Alexander transcription collection: originals, calypso, etc... |
| Scot -- 01/25/2004, 12:44:14 -- #1075063453 |
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For "new messages" only, I could put the new messages on top, then when people click on "old messages" I could do it the way it is now. That would not be difficult AT ALL. I'm currently working on instilling the thread system, so all these things will have to hold off until this is finished.
As for threads within threads- that tends to get confusing sometimes and allows for way to many levels of discussion. What I'll be doing here is making it so one room will have a forum very similar to the one on the old LJP site (with enhancements of course!). This threaded forum will take the place of one room. Other rooms will be just like this where the discussion can be more "intimate".
Ooo, I like the lobby idea by putting the hall name in front of it.
Hard to get a specific order of rooms to show up... But not impossible. Something for a rainy day :)
The help ? things need to be upgraded, I'll think about what to do. Probably just move it over to the right hand side, or something. Actually thought of changing it's color to blue or red to make it more distinct.
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| Scot -- 01/25/2004, 12:45:29 -- #1075063529 |
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Oh, if you want all the rooms with new messages, one stop shopping if you will, just click on the "system info" (soon to be renamed to "session info") link. If there are new messages, they will show up there.
The public/private bug is still in effect, though, so there may be confusion in rooms that just had private messages. |
| smg -- 01/26/2004, 10:14:18 -- #1075140858 |
| pseudo chat/private messages info |
| I just saw that "private messages"(BTW,intended to be so "private" that anyone could read them,no problem,,relating to basic stuff like letting people know I'd posted something about a thread they were contributing to last week,etc.)showed up in red on the composition room site (as well as presumably reaching the intendees)..are these the same as "pseudo chat"..did I make a mistake in the procees of sending them? |
In The Course of
Performance: Studies
in the World of
Musical Improvisation |
| Scot -- 01/26/2004, 10:19:37 -- #1075141177 |
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Pseudo chat is more of an instant message kind of thing. Basically it allows two users who are online at the same time to send a few quick messages back and forth. Presumably asking one or the other if they want to actually hit the real chat room.
Pseudo-Chat is not instant message at all! Messages won't automatically show up- they show up after you've refreshed the page, or done some other action.
Just another little thing to make life easier and more fun :) |
| 7 -- 01/26/2004, 11:19:36 -- #1075144776 |
| midi files / MP3 page |
Maybe I wasn't paying attention.
Where are those old midi files and old monthly standards again?
And I just noticed that the old MP3 page is no longer around.
Probably just something you haven't got to yet.
7 |
| Ryan -- 01/26/2004, 11:54:42 -- #1075146882 |
| MP3s |
| MP3.com has gone down anyway (since December last year I thimk), so everyone will have to load them up elsewhere... |
| The Monty Alexander transcription collection: originals, calypso, etc... |
| smg -- 01/26/2004, 12:20:47 -- #1075148447 |
| clearing up confusion and some questions |
| Hey Scot,I guess what happened is that after I got the "psuedo chat" message from you,the one I sent back never got to you.The last part of it was asking about the updating of "new messages" on the "session info" screen,after I sent it, I sent the one you did get to let you know that I figured out that it was only individuals peoples' rooms that were represented there;since then though I've seen that other parts of the site are there now,I'm assuming you did something.Anyways,the message i sent you which you didn't get was just to let you know that "psuedo chat"worked,to tell you that I'd seen the posts from yourself and others re-setting up a room and that I'll do that at some point in the week ahead,and to let you know my favorable view of the new forum,especially the capacity it has to let you know who's online;a couple weeks back I wanted to get in touch with JB(7) and didn't know how(I tried his site but the college computers I use restrict this).Listen man,can you get those"private maessages" to yourself and Albetan and the one you sent me off the "composition room"?Seeing them gives me a sense of not knowing how to work the new site.....Also,how does "psuedo chat" work? I would have sent this as a "private message" but it said "post message"and i was afraid the same thing would happen again.... |
| smg -- 01/26/2004, 12:29:13 -- #1075148953 |
| continuation |
| I think I just figured out that,unlike sites I've visited that use a given person's e-mail to send the "private message" to,here whatever part of the site you're on when you send the "private message" is where it gets posted;just like if on the old forum you titled the thread "message to xxxxx",so trying to let Albetan for ex.know about a site location at that location wouldn't work.....anyways,I guess in light of that it's not necessary to delete those... |
| Scot -- 01/26/2004, 17:40:19 -- #1075167618 |
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Ah, well, I can't delete messages yet. Haven't put that in the system. I will do that pretty soon.
To send a private message, you have to click on the "Send a Private Message" link that is just to the right of the "force message formatting" check box. Then you select a recipient, then you send them a message.
The Pseudo-chat, well, you already have that one figured out since we had a chance to test it.
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The Pat Metheny
Songbook: 167 tunes,
400 pages/lead sheets |
| smg -- 01/27/2004, 07:48:20 -- #1075218499 |
| message from smg |
Hey Scot-
I just tried setting up the room,but wasn't able to do it right.I wanted this message to appear-
I decided to name this room based on the idea of dealing with musical involvement in all its' aspects within the context of the forum itself.I'd like to invite anyone who wants to get info about improvisation,specific styles of jazz piano,voicings,melodic concepts,transcription, harmony,theory,composition,practice routines,online sources of educational materials,and related subjects to post here and I'll try to give as complete a response as possible when I can;and send you over to Scot,Barry,7,Ryan,Mike,
Whacky,Albetan,et al for more info(or when I think you're asking about something they'd be better suited to reply to!)
but no luck,I tried 2 times and ended up double posting the room itself...can you check into this and get back to me? |
| Scot -- 01/27/2004, 09:37:23 -- #1075225043 |
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| Well, if you go to your room and click on the room name at the top of the message area, then your room description comes up. The long room description doesn't show up automatically, but I will be adding something so that it shows up on the first time someone visits a room- kind of like the longer room introductions do in the lessons hall. |
| JKeezy -- 01/27/2004, 09:48:33 -- #1075225713 |
| Comping |
I'm try'g to learn how to solo! How does this page work?
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| The Monty Alexander transcription collection: originals, calypso, etc... |
| albetan -- 01/28/2004, 07:54:39 -- #1075305279 |
| messages |
If someone sends a private message to me, where may i find it?
If i am in "userlog" and send a message to someone in line, how does it come to final destination? |
| Scot -- 01/28/2004, 10:13:45 -- #1075313625 |
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Private messages are found wherever someone sends it. So if you send me a private message in here, I will recieve it in here. It's just like a public message, except only the sender and recipient can see it.
If you "pchat" someone, the message will come up whever they are in the system AFTER THEY HAVE refreshed a page or did some other action like changing rooms. |
| David -- 01/29/2004, 05:46:46 -- #1075384004 |
| My post didn't appear |
Scot, I posted to general discussion in response to your question "what are you working on right now, David" and I couldn't find the post either on top for newest or for old messages. Anyway to answer you question, I'm working on Major Scale Harmony and it Modes. I have composed a couple of tunes utilizing first of all, 4 of the modes, then the 2nd tune I soloed on all 7 of the modes. Now I'm on to the Melodic Minor scale harmony and I am really interested in some of these avenues of improvazation especially the Alt mode and of course coming up with the best sounding left hand voicing for the application at the moment. I might be interested in exchanging some original solo material with others on my level.
Thanks for your time and help, it is much appreciated!
David |
Straight, No Chaser:
Life and Genius
of Thelonious Monk |
| Whacky -- 01/29/2004, 08:40:05 -- #1075394404 |
| Newest messages go to top! |
| Love it! Thanks! |
| Barry -- 01/30/2004, 11:27:16 -- #1075490836 |
| New midi file |
Scot, I've just listened to your midi file and it's seriously good. I won't go into to much detail because I did write a review but I just wanted to say that all the things you have said you have been working on are obviously paying off and you can hear the difference in your playing.
Everyone else, should go and check it out right now - it's in the solo piano room of the midi section.
Barry |
| Scot -- 01/30/2004, 11:38:54 -- #1075491534 |
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| Thanks, Barry! Once I set up my keyboard again I'll post a newer version. That one is a few months old and I think I've been able to expand my playing since then. |
| The Monty Alexander transcription collection: originals, calypso, etc... |
| flicklers -- 01/30/2004, 12:14:14 -- #1075493654 |
| Where should I post and or try to get a blues left hand discussion going? |
| I'm really wrestling with left hands to use for blues playing. I tend to default to alternating 5th 6th 7th 6th (shuffled or 12/8 feel however you want to desribe it) but it gets old quickly. So I'd like some other suggestions, variations etc. but I'm not sure the appropriate place to pose the question. Any ideas, or is it even worthy of this forum? |
| Whacky -- 01/30/2004, 12:47:50 -- #1075495670 |
| midi file? |
| where might I find this midi file of which barry speaks? what is the name? I'm looking forward to hearing it...(maybe I'll start practicing again -I've been kind of burnt) |
| Scot -- 01/30/2004, 12:51:16 -- #1075495876 |
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Hey Bert,
Just go to the Lobby and create a new thread. That's the best place to start something.
Whacky- it's in the SOlo Piano Midi Files room. |
Smooth Jazz: David
Benoit, Spyro Gyra, etc |
| albetan -- 01/31/2004, 10:46:12 -- #1075574772 |
| Bossa lesson |
Hi Scot: Thanks for your instruction.
I am sending again my bossa lesson FORCE MESSAGGE FORMATTING.
Alignement is essential in my explanations.
Please delete no aligned post, if possible. Thanks. |
| albetan -- 01/31/2004, 11:25:18 -- #1075577118 |
| asking again |
Hi Scot: Someonce you say that in this new LJP format we can edit our posts. How may I edit something? Alignement is o.k., but as letters are bigger, in examples i prefer to delete words for more clarity... How may i do it by myself?
Or simply not so bigger the letters:
Example:
/ - - - C - - C - / - - C - - C - - / Guitar pattern (left)
/ B - - - B - - B / B - - B B - - B / Bass pattern (left)
/ F - - - F - - - / F - - - F - - - / Pulse (foot)
Thatīs solution: Same size in letters.
Thanks.
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| Scot -- 01/31/2004, 11:31:17 -- #1075577477 |
| editing posts |
Hi Albetan,
No, we can not edit our posts. But I will fix it so that the "force message formatting" option does not create huge letters.
Scot |
| Monty Alexander Standards transcription collection |
| albetan -- 01/31/2004, 12:59:22 -- #1075582762 |
| o.k. |
Thanks for fixing my post....
That was solution: not so big formatted letter.
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| smg -- 02/02/2004, 08:07:55 -- #1075738075 |
| re-file |
Hey Scot-
I tried to post my article last week,then I got an-e-mail from Jeff(7)suggesting I re-format it re-long paragraphs...I did this today,along with a few minor changes,and tried(apparently successfully)to upload it,after a couple of unsuccesful tries at posting it as a series of messages....I wasn't able to confirm that it was available though,as it didn't show up on the "list of files",maybe this is because it hasn't been virus-checked yet?Anyways,when you get a chance can you look into this and let me know what's what?(Also,I've been getting blank screens when I try to see the threads on "General Discussions")
Thanks,man...see you in the forum.. |
| miles2678 -- 02/02/2004, 08:25:03 -- #1075739103 |
| how do you listen to the midi files in this site? |
This is my question guys? what kind of software and media player do I need to listen to he midi files. I did try winamp and widows media player but no sound comes out.
Chris |
Herbie Hancock
Transcriptions |
| 7 -- 02/02/2004, 09:06:18 -- #1075741578 |
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The best midi player for piano players that I've found is the FREE VanBasco player found at
http://www.vanbasco.com
If you still get no sound you might need to go into windows control panel and set up your sound card settings.
7 |
| smg -- 02/02/2004, 09:53:52 -- #1075744432 |
| continuation |
| I forgot to add this re-last message-if you can delete the article from "360" as it appears now(in separate posts (and w/todays' attempts, messed up looking ones at that)so that it's just on there as a downloadable file I'd appreciate it,(right now I think going to "360" gives you the sense of walking into my crib when I'm in the middle of composing something;stereotypical scene with used paper plates,sheets of manuscript,old socks,unopened mail etc.....as opposed to how it looks when I quickly return it to functional status pre-someone visiting).....I've got some new stuff to post but wanted to wait until we TCB w/this.... |
| Scot -- 02/02/2004, 10:25:42 -- #1075746341 |
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| There seems to be a problem with file management. I'm sure all the files have been uploaded, but for some reason the databases are not being updated properly. I'm sure it's an easy fix and will be working later today. |
| Monty Alexander Standards transcription collection |
| albetan -- 02/02/2004, 12:14:42 -- #1075752882 |
| question |
Hi Scot: Where are my contributions SALSA AND MORE?
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| Scot -- 02/02/2004, 12:22:24 -- #1075753344 |
| Salsa and More |
Hi,
I don't know where it is. I can't find a lesson like that on my computer. Will you to send it to me again? I'll turn it into a PDF and put it in your room.
Scot |
| albetan -- 02/02/2004, 14:08:06 -- #1075759686 |
| Thanks. |
Thanks Scot.
Now I'm out of my country... I'l return home on February 24. Then I'l send to you my lessons. Thanks.
I am entering several times each day to LJP and i see more and more progress in our site. Congratulations.
ALBERTO |
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| Rick -- 02/03/2004, 11:11:19 -- #1075835479 |
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Scot,
Just wanted to voice my appreciation for your time and effort put into this site- the new system is awesome! Keep up the great work :-)
Rick |
| Whacky -- 02/03/2004, 11:13:51 -- #1075835631 |
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| I'll second that one! |
| Scot -- 02/03/2004, 11:46:11 -- #1075837571 |
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Told you guys it would be cool :)
Thanks! |
| Monty Alexander Standards transcription collection |
| mg -- 02/04/2004, 08:39:03 -- #1075912743 |
| username change |
from: former Ziggy
I just noticed that there is someone with a name just like mine, who had it first. Would it be possible to delete the Ziggy user name? Sorry about that. |
| Ziggy -- 02/04/2004, 19:16:25 -- #1075950985 |
| never mind |
| Sorry, I guess mg is like smg. I give up, I'll just keep using ziggy. sorry about the whole mess. You can just delete these messages. |
| Scot -- 02/04/2004, 19:18:25 -- #1075951105 |
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| No need to delete- your messages take on whatever alias you make for yourself. |
I place ads here for
books and music that
I personally think
highly of, and others
that have been referred
to me by friends
and musicians. ~Scot
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| albetan -- 02/05/2004, 08:50:55 -- #1075999855 |
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Hi Scot:
This new LJP is more and more splendid each day!
I saw my old lessons at my personal room "file list". Very practical system of downloading files. Congratulations! a big job!
How may i update a file? May i delete it and upload new file?
Thanks.
ALBERTO
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| albetan -- 02/05/2004, 09:07:38 -- #1076000858 |
| messages newest/oldest first |
Hi Scot: In some rooms are newest first, in others oldest first.
Is it posible to change it in my personal room? I prefer "oldest first". Thanks.
ALBERTO |
| Scot -- 02/05/2004, 11:24:18 -- #1076009057 |
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H Albetan,
Files- You will be able to delete and update files that you upload. Because I uploaded the files, you can not manage those (yet!)
Message Order:
New messages are always Oldest First. When you click on Old Messages, then they are Newest First. I don't want to change that because some rooms will have hundreds of messages and most of the time people want to see the most recent instead of the first one. |
| Monty Alexander Standards transcription collection |
| albetan -- 02/05/2004, 12:21:25 -- #1076012485 |
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Thanks Scot for your answer. You are right.
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| iltcfwamh -- 02/09/2004, 09:41:15 -- #1076348475 |
| upload size |
| I tried to upload 7's Minors doc but it was a touch too big at 208k. Can the upload limit be raised a touch? |
| Scot -- 02/09/2004, 11:35:09 -- #1076355309 |
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| Can you turn it into a PDF? If not, email it to me and I'll do the conversion- scot@learnjazzpiano.com |
Thesaurus Of Scales
And Melodic Patterns
by Nicolas Slonimsky |
| smg -- 02/10/2004, 08:56:20 -- #1076432180 |
| Two kites,etc |
| Scot,just posted two links on "LL"re-Jobim,this tune is one of many w/both PDF chart and audio.... |
| Mike -- 02/13/2004, 01:20:49 -- #1051 |
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| I can not find the old forums on the main page of LJP alls I can find there is a way back here? |
| albetan -- 02/13/2004, 05:23:38 -- #1058 |
| Bookmark? |
| Scot: what's function of "bookmark"? Thanks. |
| Monty Alexander Standards transcription collection |
| albetan -- 02/13/2004, 06:09:05 -- #1059 |
| Revised lesson |
Hi Scot:
Thanks for hosting my two new lessons in Albetan's Area.
After reading your stuff about copyright laws, i have revised my article about Melodic Voicings. I have reduced examples and removed note for copyright owners.
I'm sending it to you by mail. Please change it and upload this revised version.
Thanks a lot.
ALBERTO BETANCOURT
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| Scot -- 02/13/2004, 07:47:29 -- #1069 |
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| Bookmark- bookmark your favorite rooms. Click it and find out :) |
| albetan -- 02/13/2004, 08:10:17 -- #1076 |
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Thanks Scot for selecting my Albetan's Area into "bookmarks". That's a great honor! |
101 Montunos
Rebeca Mauleon-Santana
Afro-Caribbean instruction |
| Scot -- 02/13/2004, 08:47:55 -- #1083 |
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Well, it's not quite the honor that you think :)
All rooms on the system have the "bookmark" link. This allows people to create their own left menu of the rooms they enjoy visiting the most. Saves them time navigating the system to find their rooms. |
| albetan -- 02/17/2004, 09:43:10 -- #1228 |
| Something strange |
Hi Scot:
Today i found something strange at "Albetan's Area" "file list".
"sheet_music" dowloaded by "jumpercable2"... clicking in it appears a blank page.
May you explain what is this?
If it is a somebody's joke... please delete it.
Thanks!
ALBERTO |
| albetan -- 02/17/2004, 16:22:28 -- #1259 |
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| Thanks Scot for cleaning my "area". |
| Monty Alexander Standards transcription collection |
| Whacky -- 02/19/2004, 20:14:05 -- #1387 |
| huh?? |
| I just replied to your post in which you mentioned "All The Sad You Men" I have no idea where it went or where your original post is??? |
| Scot -- 02/19/2004, 21:04:20 -- #1388 |
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| That post was in the Music Industry room. Your post is not in there. I wonder what happened? Did you try to post there and you suddenly jumped to Scot's Studio? |
| Whacky -- 02/20/2004, 04:34:46 -- #1394 |
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sorry my last post was so abrubt...I had to leave in a hurry...
anyway, it through me back to the "Lobby" and I had to log in again....time out? it was a fairly lengthy post... |
The Ultimate
Jazz Fake Book |
| smg -- 02/20/2004, 08:33:42 -- #1405 |
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| Hey thanks for the plug man.... |
| 7 -- 02/20/2004, 11:22:45 -- #1426 |
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Why not include a "donations" box to your shopping cart area?
In addition to selling your CD's and Forum Compilations, donations would help supplement your income and help to let you live the lifestyle you'd like to become accustomed to.
(Let folks know that you're not embarassed by extremely large numbers - LOL)
It would be easy to set up and perfectly logical. The great service provided here and pertinent information available more than warrants accepting donations from those who find this site useful.
At almost two thousand accounts on the system, the law of averages says that there is a certain percentage of folks who would send you money just to wish you well.
I know I would (if I had any).
Think about it.
7
PS: On my T-shirt I want the old logo - this new logo is a little too unimaginative (sorry).
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| Scot -- 02/20/2004, 11:31:15 -- #1428 |
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Ok, I still have the old logo. When t-shirts come out, I'll have some with the old logo, and some with the new.
Donations- I've thought about that, and paypal is really set up to do that easily. I've always figured that people would be more inclined to donate second hand by buying a CD they want, or a book. I might do the donate thing, though.
Another idea I've been kicking around, and it wouldn't be hard to implement, is to set up something where people can put their own cd's up here for sale. I'd take a 15% "agent" fee. The shipping and such would be handled by whoever is selling the recording, and the money would be handled by PayPal. Reports of sales would go to me and the CD seller (and buyer of course). At the end of the month I'd transfer money into each person's paypal account.
The only advantage of doing it this way is that LJP gets more traffic than most people's individual sites, so it's another way to get your product out there.
Think anyone would go for that? |
| Monty Alexander Standards transcription collection |
| 7 -- 02/20/2004, 14:38:11 -- #1435 |
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As long as the seller keeps up his/her end of the bargain.
Unscrupulous individuals might claim they have a CD to sell/send but once they've got the money it could vaporize.
Which could leave you with a headache taking care of customers that had been ripped off.
7 |
| Scot -- 02/20/2004, 16:01:53 -- #1441 |
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| Oh, but I would only do it with people like you and other posters that I feel are trustworthy enough (plus having a legally binding agreement form couldn't hurt :) |
| Scot -- 02/29/2004, 00:52:53 -- #1459 |
| Wynton |
Well, I just got home from a jam session. Seattle's Jay Thomas (old friend) was there, along with Chuck Israels (sp), and then guess who? Wynton Marsellis. He came in for some concert and a little bird told me about the jam. So that was pretty cool. April in Paris, This Song Is You, three or so blues, and we all made some great music.
Of course there was a downside. All the yuppie assholes who showed up because they "wanted to be seen". Just like the old days! They screw up the show by yelling things they know nothing of, and acting like fools trying to be jazz lovers, and instead, they just turn out to be complete dumbasses.
Regardless, they couldn't mess up how cool it was to play with those guys. |
Chick Corea: 150
pages of Transcriptions |
| Scot -- 03/21/2004, 09:23:14 -- #1467 |
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| test |
| Scot -- 03/21/2004, 13:38:21 -- #1472 |
| test |
| test |
| tester -- 03/31/2004, 09:01:48 -- #1479 |
| test |
| test |
| Monty Alexander Standards transcription collection |
| Scot -- 02/22/2004, 11:35:30 -- #1517 |
| My Dog |
Here's the lowdown. She has beat the odds and made some sort of miraculous recovery. She did in fact suffer acute kidney failure, but through the actions of the vet by keeping her on IV fluids for three days, and pushing drugs into her, the toxiin levels of her blood came down to survivable levels.
Here's a picture of her:
http://www.learnjazzpiano.com/citadel/scotcit.mv?screen=dochtml
She has suffered kidney damage, no question about it. But at the same time, kidneys will adjust and given time she'll have blood toxin levels that are normal. Right now the creatine is still a bit high (should be 1.6, it's at about 2.3). The other levels (phosophorous was at over 1500 and now it's back down to double digits) are well within the "high" range.
So, thanks to all for thinking about her! The beach is calling. I must take my dog. I made bargians with all the dog dieties out there. if I don't take her to the beach on a nice day, I will be stricken with kennel cough :) |
| Monty Alexander: Transcriptions of Standards |
| 7 -- 02/22/2004, 15:53:49 -- #1519 |
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| Good news! Luck was with you! |
| Whacky -- 02/22/2004, 19:53:40 -- #1530 |
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| she's a cutie! glad she's doing better:) |
| Rick -- 02/23/2004, 03:12:30 -- #1554 |
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| Looks like a happy dog, good news Scot, dogs are great |
| albetan -- 02/24/2004, 10:36:45 -- #1645 |
|
Thanks Scot for your quick uploading of my new lesson.
Good luck and health for your loved dog.
ALBERTO BETANCOURT |
| smg -- 02/25/2004, 10:09:39 -- #1694 |
| re-announcement 2/20 |
Hey scot,I just saw this so I figured I'd send you this,it's already over at "360" but now so far back I doubt anyone will see it-
Message to all "visitors"
I decided to name this room based on the idea of dealing with musical involvement in all its' aspects within the context of the forum itself.I'd like to invite anyone who wants to get info about improvisation,specific styles of jazz piano,voicings,melodic concepts,transcription, harmony,theory,composition,practice routines,online sources of educational materials,and related subjects to post here and I'll try to give as complete a response as possible when I can;and send you over to Scot,Barry,7,Ryan,Mike,
Whacky,Albetan,et al for more info(or when I think you're asking about something they'd be better suited to reply to!)
Anyways it'd be great if you could put this on a screen that people would see when they get to 360.Also,if the old stuff I posted re-the file "developing.." before I uploaded it could be deleted that'd be good but probably not necessary if it's a hassle.
Sorry to hear about the Barcus-Berry..are you sure it's been stolen and not that either one of the other musicians picked it up thinking it was something else or maybe you forgot it and one of the people that works at the club put it aside for you....I'm waiting to see what's next re-Jon Moses(!!!)I wasn't sure how to deal with that "no hands" thing,did the best I could,maybe somebody else will get into it besides us....thanks again for the positive response to my files...
see you on the forum etc... |
| Monty Alexander Standards transcription collection |
| smg -- 02/25/2004, 15:27:18 -- #1710 |
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| Thanks man,looks nice!!! |
| Monty Alexander: Transcriptions of Standards |
| Ryan -- 02/25/2004, 19:02:18 -- #1714 |
| Thanks |
Hey Scot, thanks for putting up the new front to my room! I'm having fun with all of this in case you haven't noticed :).
-Ryan |
| Rick -- 02/27/2004, 03:06:17 -- #1763 |
| Compositions |
Not sure if this is the right room for this but...
Is it possible to upload compositions written on Sibelius? I dont have access to a scanner so that could sort my problems |
| Rick -- 02/27/2004, 03:14:13 -- #1764 |
|
Hi Scot,
I tried to donate some money to LJP, but couldnt as amazon seem to only accept American Credit Cards (American Express, Visa etc)...I only have a British Solo, which is a debit card, do you have any ideas how I could donate using that?
Rick |
| albetan -- 02/27/2004, 06:18:36 -- #1773 |
|
Hi Scot:
Thanks for your message about my salsa sample.
Please correct your info about Latin Real Book. Pages: 48 That's a booklet! Really in my Latin Real Book i have 575 pages. |
| Scot -- 02/27/2004, 09:37:37 -- #1783 |
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| Hmmm, I'll have to look at that. I have the book and it's more than 48 pages. Perhaps I have the link going to the wrong product. Thanks for the information. |
| Monty Alexander Standards transcription collection |
| Scot -- 02/27/2004, 09:38:45 -- #1785 |
| Sibelius |
Hi Rick,
With Sibelius all you have to do is save as a graphic/image file and it's good to go. I believe Sibelius will save it as a tiff file. It would be a good thing then to convert it to .gif to drastically reduce it's size. |
| Monty Alexander: Transcriptions of Standards |
| Scot -- 02/27/2004, 09:39:55 -- #1786 |
|
Hi Rick,
That's a good one- I will look into it. I never thought about that! |
| albetan -- 02/29/2004, 07:44:45 -- #1901 |
| Cool feature |
Hi Scot:
Atach file is a cool feature! I downloaded Salsa Sample in threads.
But i could not download files as .doc .rtf
I downloaded .tif but image was not correct. |
| Scot -- 02/29/2004, 09:39:00 -- #1908 |
|
Hi Albetan,
.doc and .rtf are considered illegal because they could easily contain viruses and such.
.pdf, html, text, etc, are the best ones.
A .tif file is just an image file, so if it comes out wrong, you might have to adjust the settings in your web browser. |
| Whacky -- 03/02/2004, 07:47:01 -- #1996 |
| threaded forums |
Hi Scot,
I know you're way too busy to deal with this now, but I'm wondering if there is a way to indicate which threads have new replies since my last visit? Like perhaps a heading color change or something like that?
Just a thought...
Thanks,
Rick |
| Scot -- 03/02/2004, 10:44:37 -- #2000 |
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| This is also on the list. It's not an easy one because there are databases to be created and all sorts of odd ways I need to update information in them... |
| Monty Alexander Standards transcription collection |
| Scot -- 03/03/2004, 13:57:34 -- #2041 |
| To the Vets |
Hi guys,
If all goes well, only a select few of you can see this message.
Whacky, 7, Mike, Ryan, SMG, barry, and a handful of others. I made this group so we could make fun of people.
No, no, not that...
Remember when you want to leave a group message, you select it down below by teh "post message" button. |
| Monty Alexander: Transcriptions of Standards |
| Rick -- 03/03/2004, 14:11:26 -- #2046 |
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| Lol! I want to make fun of Nor, I loved his posts |
| Rick -- 03/03/2004, 14:18:28 -- #2048 |
|
oh man,
I wish I took the time out to read things properly...
Sorry folks, i apologise |
| Scot -- 03/03/2004, 16:19:52 -- #2051 |
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| No one is going to know what you are talking about anyway :) |
| Whacky -- 03/03/2004, 17:00:49 -- #2053 |
|
| very cool! |
| Ryan -- 03/03/2004, 17:20:29 -- #2055 |
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| Neat! I feel like I'm on a board of directors or something :) |
| Mastering the Scales >and Arpeggios by James Francis Cooke |
| Scot -- 03/03/2004, 19:00:17 -- #2057 |
|
It is a board of directors :)
You guys let me know if I forgot to add anyone to the group that should be in it. |
| Monty Alexander: Transcriptions of Standards |
| 7 -- 03/03/2004, 21:55:15 -- #2061 |
|
I'm out with the in crowd.
I nominate Doug McKenzie and Sid Thomas to join the coven.
What nefarious initiation rituals have you devised?
7 |
| Scot -- 03/03/2004, 22:50:08 -- #2062 |
|
Remember to post it to the group! :)
I moved the group drop down box so it will be easier to notice. |
| Scot -- 03/03/2004, 22:50:31 -- #2063 |
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| Oh yeah, Doug M is already in the group- I'll put Sid in. Good choice. |
| Mike -- 03/04/2004, 08:08:24 -- #2072 |
|
interesting. lol
it took me a bit to figure out what was
going on but I think I have it now. |
| Mike -- 03/04/2004, 08:11:02 -- #2073 |
|
| speaking of vets......... what happened to Nor anyways... he has not been around since the new format has he? |
| Mastering the Scales >and Arpeggios by James Francis Cooke |
| Mike -- 03/04/2004, 08:13:29 -- #2074 |
|
so 7 is afraid there might be initiations like frats at College have?
I guess I am more optomistic, I am hoping there will parties like
the Colorado Buffalos have. |
| Monty Alexander: Transcriptions of Standards |
| Scot -- 03/04/2004, 08:45:27 -- #2075 |
|
I think there will be initiations at the parties.
I sent Nor an email a couple weeks ago, but haven't heard anything. Maybe his local FBI picked up him for all the copyrighted material he had made available for download?
I made it so certain rooms can be "group only". Enjoy The Piano Guild. |
| Barry -- 03/04/2004, 10:50:08 -- #2088 |
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| Oooh the privilege - I've always wanted to be a VIP! Definitely second Sid's nomination. Perhaps you could let us know who's definitely in so we can find out if you've overlooked anyone else.... |
| jmjelder -- 03/04/2004, 19:30:36 -- #2112 |
|
Scot,
I downloaded both Bebop Bible vols. and could not unzip them. Got the same error message I got when I tried downloading them from the Russian site. Any suggestions? Thanks,
Joe |
| Scot -- 03/05/2004, 03:38:30 -- #2122 |
|
I always look at it this way. A 9th, 11th, 13th, 15th, etc, are all seventh chords, basically. 2, 4, and 6 would take the place of other notes....
So a C6 for me doesn't always include a G since I look at the 6th as a substitute for the 5th. Or something like that. |
| andy -- 03/10/2004, 17:57:16 -- #2297 |
| search LJP |
It's no big deal, but I was just wondering if there was any future plans to include a search feature on the new LJP forum like there was on the old one. You know, so that someone could enter a topic and find all the previous posts on that subject.
Just a thought.
andy |
| Mastering the Scales >and Arpeggios by James Francis Cooke |
| Scot -- 03/10/2004, 20:01:14 -- #2301 |
|
That's what the "search" box is for at the top right of the screen :)
Search results display could use a little work because the content of a message is not displayed, but it does work. You jsut have to choose whether you want to search rooms messages, forum messages, files, or everything. |
| The Ultimate >Jazz Fake Book: extremely useful! |
| andy -- 03/11/2004, 17:17:27 -- #2392 |
|
| thanks! |
| 7 -- 03/15/2004, 10:06:39 -- #2502 |
| "Keep as New" |
I find that I'll hit a post that I want to respond to, but not have enough time to write it out.
Then when I do have time I can't remember where the heck it was on the site to get back to it.
Could we have a little link that would flag for follow up? If you have time, of course.
7 |
| Scot -- 03/15/2004, 18:39:20 -- #2518 |
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| What do you mean? Something that would make it so you come back to the room and new messages start on the last old one you viewed or something like that? |
| 7 -- 03/15/2004, 23:11:58 -- #2521 |
|
What I mean is:
Ex 1:
You see a room that has both new messages and new files in it.
You check out the messages, but don't check out the files (even though you'd like to later).
Even though you didn't check out the files, they no longer show up on the Welcome Stats screen. Consequently "out of sight out of mind"
Ex2:
You read a message that you'd like to respond to, but don't have time. Since you've already visited that place it no longer shows up on the as a "new message" on the Welcome Stats screen. This site is so huge now it's often difficult to remember which room the message I wanted to respond to was in.
With emails you can read a message, yet choose to "keep it as new". In other words, you can tell the system to mark it as "unread" (or "flag for follow-up" - whatever).
If there was a flag like that here, I could read a message, mull over my response and then next time I log on it would still be on the Welcome Stats screen as a "new" or "unread" message. Which would make it a LOT easier to find.
In any case, the new files shouldn't dissappear from the Welcome Stats screen just because I visited their associated room. Files should only dissappear from the Welcome Stats screen if I've actually visited the files section itself.
Hopefully I've made myself clear this time. Sorry for any trouble.
7 |
| Scot -- 03/16/2004, 00:08:30 -- #2523 |
|
Ok, I see now. The new/old flag for messages would be kind of difficult, or rather, space consuming to have something like that for every message for every room for every account on the system.
However, I could do something where you could hit a link that says, "Reset new messages" so that when you click on it your new message counter is reset and the system takes you to the lobby or something.
The files thing is totally doable. Don't know why I didn't think of it.
To tell you the truth, the files thing already h as the database, I just need to make the system update it when file list is viewed instead of when the room is visited... In fact, think I'll do that right now :) |
| Mastering the Scales >and Arpeggios by James Francis Cooke |
| Scot -- 03/16/2004, 00:14:29 -- #2524 |
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| oops, spoke too soon. I'll need to do some db modifications to make it work. Right now there is just one date field covering messages, files, and everything else that comes up as new. |
| The Ultimate >Jazz Fake Book: extremely useful! |
| jmjelder -- 03/16/2004, 21:03:59 -- #2550 |
|
Scot,
Never got an answer to this one. Anything new happening?
jmjelder -- 03/04/2004, 19:30:36 -- #2112
Scot,
I downloaded both Bebop Bible vols. and could not unzip them. Got the same error message I got when I tried downloading them from the Russian site. Any suggestions? Thanks,
---------------------------------------
Also, since you are using the cookie system anything further on automatic log-ins for regulars?
Thanks,
Joe
PS - I don't recall if I complimented you on the new site. If not, consider it done, a great job on a great site. Like desert, I save it for last when on the net, unless I'm short of time when it's first right after an e-mail check. |
| Scot -- 03/17/2004, 03:13:47 -- #2559 |
|
Sorry- I must have missed the message. I didn't have a problem opening the zip files. What are you using for a zip manager?
Try going here: http://www.ghisler.com/name.htm
Download "Total Commander"
It's the best thing you can do for windows since sliced bread- small, fast, and makes it very easy to manipulate your files. Unless you use a mac, of course.
If not, get it and see if it can unzip. if not, give me your email and I'll work something out with you. |
| Whacky -- 03/17/2004, 06:43:07 -- #2562 |
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| Total Commander looks cool...thanks! |
| Barry -- 03/17/2004, 12:01:02 -- #2577 |
|
| I downloaded the files and unzipped them OK but all I got was empty folders. Has anyone else had this problem or has anybody successfully downloaded the files? |
| smg -- 03/17/2004, 13:27:14 -- #2582 |
| Hey Scot! |
| What's up man?I just uploaded a file but it doesn't want to download,can you investigate? |
| Mastering the Scales >and Arpeggios by James Francis Cooke |
| prado -- 03/18/2004, 05:04:40 -- #2611 |
|
The same goes for me. My zip (winzip for windows) software tells me archives are not OK (bad format or I don't remember what else). I tried total commander with the same results.
Maybe they only work on Mac ? |
| The Ultimate >Jazz Fake Book: extremely useful! |
| Barry -- 03/18/2004, 06:56:15 -- #2613 |
|
| Well, I use a mac and had the problem I mentioned below if that helps... |
| smg -- 03/18/2004, 14:44:18 -- #2645 |
| #2 |
| Hey man sorry about that,yesterday for some reason the new file I posted which downloads no problemo now wasn't,I re-checked it and everythings cool now....BTW I've been meaning to ask you about the old site files NorEddine Baha posted,the voicings,etc...are those still around?Probably they'd be good over here on the new site........ |
| mixo -- 03/19/2004, 13:45:15 -- #2672 |
| Hello Scott |
| Just found your fabulous site- it's so refreshing.I'm slowly finding my way around & hope to share ideas. It's like finding an osasis in the desert.Thanks |
| Scot -- 03/19/2004, 15:55:43 -- #2684 |
|
You guys are going to flip when you see how fast this system is compiled. I just finished compiling the main files, but I need to do the "screen" files too.
The pages just appear- no waiting for code to be executed, it's almost instant :) |
| albetan -- 03/19/2004, 17:01:04 -- #2685 |
| I'm very happy |
| I'm very happy with new LJP system... lots of fantastic features! |
| Mastering the Scales >and Arpeggios by James Francis Cooke |
| paranoid_freak -- 03/21/2004, 04:54:03 -- #2727 |
| chords |
| where can I go for chords? I dont know how to play a E or A... or any! |
| The Ultimate >Jazz Fake Book: extremely useful! |
| Scot -- 03/21/2004, 08:53:45 -- #2733 |
|
Go to the "misc lessons" room and look at the files. There are some chord sheets there.
You might want to take some theory lessons also. |
| Scot -- 03/21/2004, 09:40:00 -- #2741 |
| Personal Room |
Hi Doug,
I saw all the midi files on your site. Would you care to have a personal room to upload them here and talk about how you decided to play them? |
| Scot -- 03/21/2004, 19:42:48 -- #2751 |
|
Ah, I'm off to eat my birthday feast. Well, my birthday was on Friday but I was busy. Tonight it's a bbq rib eye steak, sauted onions, mushrooms, and asparagus (yeah, I know!), a little bit of kicking back, and a good Irish ale.
Later I'll have chips and the home-made salsa that's congealing in the fridge.
:) |
| Whacky -- 03/21/2004, 20:02:04 -- #2754 |
|
Well happy birthday! Nothing like eating and drinking beer to make it happen!
(You know we're all dying to know how old you are:) |
| 7 -- 03/21/2004, 21:26:43 -- #2759 |
| Congrats |
Scot,
They say birthdays are good for your health - The more you have the longer you live.
7
I'm a March baby too. But only Barry knows when (sshhhhh). |
| Mastering the Scales >and Arpeggios by James Francis Cooke |
| dougmck -- 03/21/2004, 22:15:23 -- #2761 |
| Thanks for the offer of a room! |
Hi Scot
Thanks for the offer - I enjoy downloading stuff on this site.
The other site that you visited was set up by Hans Spieker in Holland, who maintains it, keeps it up to date, and above all pays for it! I would not like to risk offending him by duplicating all the files on his site in another room. And I would have the heavy responsibility of maintaining a room of my own!
However, I would like to continue to do as I have done yesterday - for files that are of particular interest to students, I would like to post them in one of the appropriate rooms here. For instance, I have been collecting ideas for classical pieces that have been, or could easily be adapted for jazz. I have played around with some of them, and would like to post them and / or start a discussion thread on the topic.
Hope that this is OK.
Doug
P.S Have a happy birthday! |
| The Ultimate >Jazz Fake Book: extremely useful! |
| Scot -- 03/22/2004, 04:01:39 -- #2768 |
|
Hi Doug,
That's OK- I just wanted to let you know that you had the option of a room if you wanted it.
I really enjoy your participation on this site, so thanks!
Scot |
| Scot -- 03/22/2004, 04:02:19 -- #2769 |
|
| Well, I was born in the 1900's. |
| albetan -- 03/22/2004, 07:15:51 -- #2779 |
|
Oh! you are from past century!
I wish success, healt and prosperity in your new year. |
| Scot -- 03/22/2004, 09:08:28 -- #2785 |
|
Well, most of us are from the past century :)
Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes. My post-birthday wish is that my head would stop ringing. Oh but I do enjoy that Tequila... |
| 7 -- 03/22/2004, 13:01:46 -- #2793 |
| "Just Friends" analysis |
I wanted to add an nice edited version of my "Just Friends" analysis to the "Just Friends" room, but I can't find the threaded forum that was in the old Monthly Standard section.
There were a couple of boo-boos typos in the first analysis, that were followed by corrections in separate posts. I would like to clean this all up nice and shiny, for everyone's benefit.
Where can I find it?
Thanks,
7 |
| Mastering the Scales >and Arpeggios by James Francis Cooke |
| smg -- 03/22/2004, 15:47:07 -- #2795 |
| Happy B-day man!!(belated) |
| hey Scot,here's a good idea for post-Bday chillin'..click on that link I just posted and listen to "Melotone",a great version of it.... |
| The Ultimate >Jazz Fake Book: extremely useful! |
| Scot -- 03/22/2004, 16:08:08 -- #2796 |
|
There is no threaded forum- I made a room for each tune. That way the discussions can be localized to a particular tune allowing for people to talk about each tune any time they want.
I'll check out that tune! |
| 7 -- 03/23/2004, 00:04:57 -- #2804 |
|
Scot,
Just in case you were talking to *me* saying "There is no threaded forum- I made a room for each tune. That way the discussions can be localized to a particular tune allowing for people to talk about each tune any time they want."
I'm talking about the OLD "comments" forum that went along with the OLD monthly standards. I wanted to copy and edit some material that I had posted there, but I can't find it anymore.
Please
7 |
| Scot -- 03/23/2004, 08:02:55 -- #2815 |
|
Go here:
http://www.learnjazzpiano.com/monthly/forum_monthly.mv
Don't make this link public, no sense in confusing people :) |
| Whacky -- 03/23/2004, 11:26:05 -- #2827 |
|
| Now that was blazing! Very fast! |
| Scot -- 03/31/2004, 12:50:04 -- #3107 |
| Monty |
| Oh yeah, I'm going down to Seattle in a few hours to watch Monty Alexander with his jamaican jazz troupe. Should be pretty cool! I'll give you guys a report. |
| Mastering the Scales >and Arpeggios by James Francis Cooke |
| ClosetBlues -- 03/31/2004, 13:49:22 -- #3111 |
|
| I'm jealous. Here in Little Rock the jazziest thing they have is a picture of President Clinton playing his sax with the caption "Carry On Our Wayward Son". Pretty cool. I just wish he'd come back here a play it so we'd have some live jazz for a change. |
| The Ultimate >Jazz Fake Book: extremely useful! |
| Peteboypete -- 03/31/2004, 15:16:08 -- #3112 |
| Jazzman Clinton |
I heard a short recording of Clinton playing in a jam session in Europe. I was surprised at how good he actually was. I don't remember the tune, but it was some standard. He sounded quite nice, I thought.
Peter
(born in, but quickly left Arkansas) |
| Scot -- 04/01/2004, 00:27:28 -- #3125 |
| Monty |
I am SO FROGGIN' STOKED! It's not even funny. Monty did everything tonight that I love about his playing, and not only did he do it, but it was right on. I mean, they were on fire tonight. It sure didn't hurt that the crowd was into it from the first note. He opened with Funji Mama, played Never Let Me Go, did his cowboy thing, did a lot of Jamaican folk stuff (banana boat, linstead market, etc).
His encore presentations were as long as the "legit" set. Not only that, I have a pretty good bootleg of the thing :)
Now I have enough inspiration to last until the end of July when I hit the Centrum jazz camp/festival.
Wish all you guys and gals could have been there- it was definitely something.
I'll be mastering the set into wav files and then mp3's that I'll upload to alt.binaries.sounds.mp3.jazz (or whatever it is) in the coming weeks. I'll let you know when I do- worth the download! |
| 7 -- 04/05/2004, 15:59:18 -- #3294 |
| weblog and profile tags in Dear Auntie room |
Could you please take the profile and weblog flags off of the names in the Dear Auntie room?
One of the best things about that room was the anonymity. Without the anonymity some people might not want to play.
Thanks!
7 |
| auntie -- 04/05/2004, 16:18:10 -- #3296 |
| Make birthdate optional in the profile |
Dearest Scot,
Could you please make the birthdate OPTIONAL in the user profiles?
Auntie doesn't want everyone to know her age.
I knew you'd understand.
Hugs and Kisses,
Auntie |
| Scot -- 04/05/2004, 19:28:10 -- #3300 |
| No prob |
| Ok, I fixed the weblog and profile in alias style rooms. On the birthdate, I've put it on the list. |
| Mastering the Scales >and Arpeggios by James Francis Cooke |
| David -- 04/13/2004, 08:32:44 -- #3485 |
| Block Chords |
SCOT...WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO START A THREAD ON BLOCK CHORDS OR FOUR-NOTE SCALES ETC? IN JAZZ PIANO THE BOOK BY MARK LEVINE THE SUBJECT OF BLOCK CHORDS IS COVERED IN SO MUCH DETAIL IT HARD TO SIFT IT DOWN TO THE ESSENTIALS. PLEASE RECOMMEND A ROOM FOR THIS AND OTHER TOPICS FROM THIS BOOK.
THANKS,
NEW KID ON THE BLOCK..
DAVID |
| The Ultimate >Jazz Fake Book: extremely useful! |
| Scot -- 04/13/2004, 09:38:35 -- #3489 |
|
Hi David,
There are numerous threads about block chords in the Lobby forum. Just do forum search (top right of the screen) and search for "block". You'll find what you're looking for. |
| albetan -- 04/13/2004, 15:28:27 -- #3496 |
| For David's blocks |
Hello David:
In "Albetan's area" you will find some stuff about blocks.
Search in "files":
Melodic voicings 2, 3, 4.
Scales in blocks.
Good luck. |
| Whacky -- 04/13/2004, 21:41:53 -- #3498 |
|
| and stop YELLING :) |
| Scot -- 04/17/2004, 21:52:22 -- #3576 |
|
Sorry I've been somewhat absent for a little while. Last week one of my clients literally died- massive heart attack, ripped the sucker right apart from what I hear. Oh, I don't know the guy, never met him, he lives on the other coast, but it's a shame none the less.
The problem for me is that the work I did for him and his company was over 50% of my monthly income, so I'm kind of stressed right now trying to figure out how I'm going to keep up with things like house payments and such.
So I'm doing a lot of coding on other projects to make an attempt at putting some products out for resale. We'll see what happens... Also trying to do the hustle again for more gigs, but my town is pretty sparse for gigs, so I might have to go back to Seattle. Kind of sucks down there, but there's a LOT of work if you know how to get it.
Ok, that's my gripe for the day :) |
| Whacky -- 04/17/2004, 22:42:18 -- #3578 |
|
I'm glad I'm not the only one griping :) They say when one door closes, another always opens up...keep your eyes and ears peeled...
I'm tired of living like PP (purist pauper)...I'm actually thinking of quitting everything I do for the summer and taking a stab at real estate investing...pretty risky, but what the hell...if I can make a go of it, maybe I could afford that grand piano I've always wanted...
now...my mind changes about as often as I need to buy toilet paper...so I'm probably just griping:) we'll see...I wish I owned some property in Seattle! |
| Mastering the Scales >and Arpeggios by James Francis Cooke |
| apurudy -- 04/19/2004, 05:40:27 -- #3611 |
| unzip bebop bible from Russia |
Hi Scot
Ive downloaded the bebop bible from Russia , but cant unzip the files by normal unzip programm
Help
I appreciate any help
Best wishes
Rudy |
| The Ultimate >Jazz Fake Book: extremely useful! |
| apurudy -- 04/19/2004, 05:40:29 -- #3612 |
| unzip bebop bible from Russia |
Hi Scot
Ive downloaded the bebop bible from Russia , but cant unzip the files by normal unzip programm
Help
I appreciate any help
Best wishes
Rudy |
| Scot -- 04/19/2004, 10:23:54 -- #3617 |
|
| I'm sorry, I can't help with that. Those files were not supposed to be public- they are copyrighted. Did you find them using the "file search" utility? |
| Scot -- 04/21/2004, 10:56:22 -- #3701 |
| Woo Hoo! |
Ok folks, I just had a first last night.
I run a jam session on Tuesdays and it's a blast. I couldn't find a bass player who would do it last night (it only pays $60 a head) and I was talking to a buddy who plays guitar who had an idea...
So last night was the FIRST, but definitely not the last, gig I have EVER played on a Hammond B3!
Very very sweet. To hell with bass players- when I have full harmonic control, man not only does it swing, but I was able to pull out harmonic stuff that I've only been able to do solo piano.
So we had organ, guitar, and drums, and that made for a really nice trio. I think I'll experiment with it for a while :)
Plus, playing around with an organ all night just leaves the door open to all sorts of jokes, and you don't even have to think about them.
"Folks, I would appreciate it if you wouldn't keep on staring at my great big organ." |
| albetan -- 04/21/2004, 15:00:24 -- #3716 |
| Hammond player |
Hi Scot:
Avoid troubles with bass players, practising bass pedalboard in your old B3. That's a nice instrument for jazz as Jimmy Smith, Shirley Scot, Earl Grandt, Jacky Davis.... I like to play jazz in Hammond.
Good luck in your new gig. |
| Whacky -- 04/21/2004, 17:40:06 -- #3728 |
|
I have a carnal attraction to that beast! Was it yours? was it the house organ? were you walking pedals or kickin bass with LH? I heard if you use your left hand it feels like someone else is doing it
(couldn't resist) |
| The Piano Styles of Dr. John - 2-DVD Set: An Intimate Session With Mac Rebennack (Dr. John) |
| Scot -- 04/22/2004, 10:19:13 -- #3784 |
|
:)
It wasn't mine- the local jazz guitar pro (he's actually REALLY good- http://www.nicholashoffman.com) has a B3 and hires organ players for his gigs.
I was just tapping the foot pedals while playing the bass part in my left hand. My grandma had an old Wulitzer organ with pedals for a while and I used to mess around with it, but I'm not at the point where I can walk with my feet. If I could, I probably would have a B3 (or electronic equivalent :) and use that on gigs all the time! |
| The Ultimate >Jazz Fake Book: extremely useful! |
| smg -- 04/22/2004, 12:51:37 -- #3793 |
|
| hey Scot,have you checked out what's online re-using the pedals?A while back I found this site that had a lot of great info,just tried to find it again...if you do a google you'll find this-http://www.jwolf.com/iajo/iajo.htm and a lot more......the one I found had blues lines notated for the pedals... |
| 7 -- 04/23/2004, 12:34:04 -- #3845 |
|
RE: Bass pedals
They can really tire your leg out if you're attempting to play real bass lines with them instead of simply stating the root.
I saw a guy in Zurich that had a special chair made with a springy thingy to hold his left leg up.
The tension on the spring was perfectly adjusted so the he expended the minimum amount of effort to get to the bass pedals and so avoided those horrible leg cramps you can get by playing bass pedals all night long.
Pretty clever guy! And a damn good player too!
7 |
| smg -- 04/26/2004, 07:58:42 -- #3877 |
|
| Hey Scot,I'm trying to upload a file; I keep getting "upload successful" but no file appears,I either get blank screen or "this page cannot be found".....?? |
| Scot -- 04/26/2004, 12:01:36 -- #3897 |
|
| Where are you doing the file upload, and what is the filename? I'll take a look. |
| smg -- 04/26/2004, 12:17:18 -- #3902 |
|
| It's over there,it's the same file I posted a few weeks ago re-McCoy,just took it down to put the copyright on it and since then haven't been able to get it back up-if you want to check it out,it's just there called #3..I'll re-title it again if it can be opened....let me know..BTW how goes it re-organ playing?I forgot to hip you to the Larry Goldings stuff over at keyboard online(archives).....you check out what I was talking about last week? |
| The Piano Styles of Dr. John - 2-DVD Set: An Intimate Session With Mac Rebennack (Dr. John) |
| smg -- 04/27/2004, 07:19:13 -- #3924 |
|
| I just read over what I posted yesterday and realized it was a little vague,by "there" I meant 360-the last message I was using to let you know that the file,which I 'd deleted when I saw it wasn't opening(or showing up)had been re-uploaded...this AM,thinking that maybe the problem was with the floppy disc itself,I transferred it to a new one,but still no luck..anyways now it's there called"here"..let me know what happens,I'll be online most of the day....you can send me an e-mail if you want or just put something here like yesterday.... |
| The Ultimate >Jazz Fake Book: extremely useful! |
| smg -- 04/27/2004, 14:52:48 -- #3928 |
|
| The file is still attached to the thread on Lobby Lounge "savage" started about McCoy if that'll help you in getting it back up at 360....... |
| kevinbrazil -- 05/01/2004, 14:22:37 -- #4033 |
| what Real Book |
Hi
I am a jazz piano beginner, learing by the ABRSM new jazz syllabus. I was recommended to get a real book to learn some standars which will enable me to play with a group, as well as practice, learn chord changes etc. What one should I buy??? I don't have a clue! Preferably it should be available in the Uk and Ireland. Also what is the difference between a real book and a fake book?
Oh ,this site is THE BEST!!! It is a real help to me.
Thanks
Caoimhín |
| Rick -- 05/02/2004, 02:28:50 -- #4043 |
|
| The New Real Book One is the best place to start. A real book is the name for the legal version- the "fake books" were called fake books because they were illegal (and had many mistakes in). So don't worry about the name :-) |
| Scot -- 05/02/2004, 12:48:58 -- #4057 |
|
Hi-
I've been so busy that I haven't had a chance to really do anything about your file yet. Sorry about that! It's fairly stressful right now for me as pretty much all my forms of income just dried up, apart from the paltry sum that music pays so LJP has kind of gone on the back burner while I try to drum up some new business.
I'll leave a note to myself to look at your file thing in the next day or so. Sorry for the delay-
Scot |
| smg -- 05/03/2004, 08:41:36 -- #4094 |
|
| No problem,man...noticed you weren't around much last week.....hope things move back into a more solid area of stability for you ASAP..no stranger to this kind of BS.....main thing-don't let it mess w/your musical involvement,even if you can't spend the same amont of time sitting at the piano while you deal with this as you had been before it hit,still keep that committment going.....it's easy to freak out when this happens and the main result is that,by the time you do hook something up,your chops are down..re-the file..let me know if I should just re-upload it....no stress |
| The Piano Styles of Dr. John - 2-DVD Set: An Intimate Session With Mac Rebennack (Dr. John) |
| smg -- 05/17/2004, 14:43:59 -- #4357 |
|
| Hey I noticed you were here once last week..hope things are cool re-situation..when you get a chance to look at the BS with 360 re-file;probably it's just temporarily blocked because nothing I tried to upload would open.... |
| Chick Corea: 150 pages of Transcriptions |
| smg -- 05/26/2004, 08:50:37 -- #4604 |
|
| Hey man..see you've been around a little lately..any progess re-capacity to upload at 360 degrees?Hope things are working out.... |
| rafa -- 06/04/2004, 08:15:40 -- #4766 |
| diminished chords |
Hi, can sombody tell me how disposing diminished chords,(open), whit any avaylable tension?.Thanks from spain.
Rafa. |
| albetan -- 06/04/2004, 10:10:17 -- #4770 |
|
Hi Rafa:
Please go to search engine (upwards at right corner) and look for "harmonic voicings", selecting "files". |
| Beverly Redding -- 06/07/2004, 12:31:01 -- #4806 |
| Please delete the room Singer/Musician |
Scot, I am a professional singer, worked with Brubeck,Jerry Goldsmith, Disney, etc. and currently have a new jazz album.
My older albums are at amazon.com having been rereleased--- another one will be available 6/22/04 "The Primitive and the Passionate" for Warner.I'm "Tiki" on that one---show biz!!
I created the above room as I have "The Redding Academy of the Vocal Arts" for professional singers and those that want to be, although I am very active as a live entertainer and recording artist as well.
I was new to the forum and now I know how the room should be handled.
More "to the point and less words" as "instant clarification" can be enthusiastic and inpirational too.
we females can get a bit "wordy", so I "got it" as to how you like the forum to be--hey, it's your show!Should be!!You do it great!
I really want this to be a good room, and I can help a lot of singer,musicians, but you would need to tell me where it should go.
Jeff Brent and I are friends and he said I should ask you to delete the room and you can tell me where the room should go. You do a fab job, by the way,so you have a fan. Beverly Redding
r |
| Beverly Redding -- 06/07/2004, 13:14:59 -- #4808 |
| Wrote to Scot |
Jeff, You can read what I wrote to Scot regarding the deletion of Singer/Musician room as I didn't make it private.
Hope it gets handled as it could be so good--if in the right place and enough input.
I think I know how to get that now, and can write more like you(my teacher)to the point---- and clearly and fewer words the better---- as long as inpiration and enthusiam are present in the text.
Hey, it's learning----from whoever is the teacher and perceiving who that teacher is---- of the moment----- because of the love of one's art----coming first.
Now is the time to get this room right as later I won't have as much input--my own music is accelerating fast, but hey, with us communicating about the coaching(I have a fool proof system--so help me)you can help a lot of people too and would be great at it.
I anylyzed my own gifts, put it in simplified, quick, and easily absorbed visual form, so that it "hits the mark" and cannot miss--- if someone has a good voice to start with--If they don't--I don't care that much---"waste of time".
I plan to syndicate "The Redding Academy of the Vocal Arts". Now I only will coach in LA and Palm Springs as financially this area is too "depressed" to make it worth my while.
I sing too well to give it priority now, so will train others. Love that live audience!!!
As you know , my heart is into getting into "Producing" and have to have everything work to that ---for the benefit of everyone involved, including me.
I won't let anything stop my goals from reaching the goal line---and way past it!!!
As you said"wasted time".
I make it point to never linger past the lesson once all has been absorbed and ---nothing new possible--- from whatever source.
I said "I do" to the music and it is, and will remain, my first love.
of course, it is embodied in humans--so I love the ones where that exists----more than anything or anyone else,as for me, that's right!
It's who I was intended to be!
Hope you are doing great!! I always picture you working on that wonderful music of yours and hope the muse is ever faithful to you as it is to me.Of course it is!!!!!!!And will always be!!!!
Randa told me you are tying the knot in Jan. Bev. |
| The Piano Styles of Dr. John - 2-DVD Set: An Intimate Session With Mac Rebennack (Dr. John) |
| smg -- 07/07/2004, 07:05:35 -- #5476 |
| checking in... |
Hey man,how goes it?I never seem to be loggged in when you are.......
How've things been going?You back for a while this time?Let me know whats'up...... |
| Chick Corea: 150 pages of Transcriptions |
| Scot -- 07/08/2004, 16:34:25 -- #5504 |
|
Hi-
Well, I check in two or three times a week, add a little bit where I can, but it's hard to get really into it. In another month or two my situation might be back to where I can spend some time enhancing this system again. Actually, it's been good to just see it go without me doing anything to it- it's actually pretty strong.
Anyway, been working on other scripts that are starting to pay off a bit more, so hopefully soon I can get some stuff done here!
Just between you and me, I'm also working on a jazz piano technique book. Lots of books on theory and such, but not a lot of books devoted to simply developing technique while at the same time training hands to "feel" jazz chords and intervals. I think it will be pretty cool :) |
| Barry -- 07/10/2004, 09:25:14 -- #5547 |
|
Hi Scot
Following a post in the LL, I decided to have a go at kickstarting the monthly standard thing again and have suggested 'How High The Moon' as this months standard.
If it's alright with you, could you please create the relevant room in the monthly standard section. I don't know what you think about this, but I'm prepared to moderate the monthly standard room - i.e. selecting the tunes, deciding when to move on to the next one and giving people feedback and so on. Of course, if you would like to do this yourself, then that's fine. I only suggested me doing this as that room seems to have gone a bit stagnant recently. I'm hoping that the new site has attracted enough peopl to make a success of that section.Let me know if this is Ok. I don't want to tread on any toes....
Barry |
| comrade c -- 07/10/2004, 20:19:31 -- #5572 |
| marc seales |
wow. I just read your bio again and read that you studied with marc seales. I was watching a vid of him playing that umm... what's it called? Something organ. It was basically promo for that organ at a conference. It slipped my mind though. Guy is a BEAST. incredible player.
that's all. just thought i'd drop a line and say hi:) |
| Scot -- 07/11/2004, 11:49:56 -- #5592 |
|
Yeah, Marc can really play. You ought to look around for his new CD- the first one he's done where it's all his own stuff.
I just had some beers with him last night. He's a really chill kind of guy and always shows a lot of interest in what I'm doing (actually comes to some of my gigs). I used to be frightened of him- he was my mentor in jazz piano- but now we have kind of a mutual respect for each other's playing. Not to say I don't get anything out of those sessions we do at his house where we play four hand piano and stuff! Yep, Marc can play the strings off a piano. He had a masters in classical music, by the way, that certainly helped his jazz chops, you know? |
| smg -- 07/16/2004, 11:49:18 -- #5806 |
|
| hey Scot thanks for getting back to me;just relocated from Mass. to Bay area,still not unpacked yet...That book idea sounds like one I'd be interested in taking a look at..re-360 degrees-whenever man;I've got a couple of other new ones besides the McCoy file... |
| The Piano Styles of Dr. John - 2-DVD Set: An Intimate Session With Mac Rebennack (Dr. John) |
| comrade c -- 07/20/2004, 04:24:14 -- #5888 |
|
wow. i didn't know i had to come into your room to get private mesasges:) still learning how to use this new format.
i remembered a couple days ago the thing i was talking about was a 'diversi organ'. Beastish.
damnnn 4hands nice:) i had a REAL nice setup before 2 pianos 4 hands in my old house but little/no people to play with, and at that time i was just begining to delve into the world of jazz.
beginging to realize more and more each day how much classical music has helped with my studies in the world of jazz. solid foundation for sure.
That's awesome that he's interested in your progress/ideas etc and that there's so much mutual respect. Guy sound VERY chill.
His new cd what kind of setting is it? trio? He playing acoustic piano?
damn. i'm curious to hear you play live:D |
| Chick Corea: 150 pages of Transcriptions |
| femi -- 07/23/2004, 02:45:27 -- #5981 |
| reharmonization |
| hi scot i'm looking for links to more lessons on chord reharmonization.what is the difference between chord voicing and reharmonization.thanks femi |
| Scot -- 07/23/2004, 10:44:01 -- #5989 |
|
Chord voicing is how a chord is built. For example, a C chord is: C E G
An inversion of that same chord is: E G C
So a good voicing for an F7 might be: Eb G A D (with an F in the bass/left hand).
Reharmonization is the act of substituing chords, basically.
A simple example is this- you have a 2-5-1 chord (Dm, G7, C)
It's called 2 5 1 because we are in the key of C, and the 2 chord is Dm, the 5 chord is G7, and the 1 chord is C.
If I wanted to do a simple reharmonization of it I could do this:
Dm Db7 C
The Db7 chord acts in the same way as the G7 chord, serves the same purpose, but is a different chord. So I just reharmonized.
Please go to the Lessons hall and Personal Rooms halls because there are a LOT of lessons, articles, and other files in there that will help you figure this stuff out. |
| sebos -- 07/24/2004, 18:10:35 -- #6028 |
| Bebop Bible |
Hi scot,
You mentionned it quite a few times, I wonder if you are still looking for it? If so and if it's a book by a guy named Les Wise, then I have it (got it from emule)
If not, just forgot this post and have a good day :)
Seb. |
| Scot -- 07/24/2004, 21:00:11 -- #6030 |
|
| Thanks, Seb, I think I alread have it. But, if you have a digital copy and feel like sending it over to scot "at" learnjazzpiano "dot" com, I wouldn't mind taking a look at it :) |
| smg -- 07/26/2004, 17:50:30 -- #6073 |
| femi re-substitution theory |
| There's a file dealing with this over at 360 degrees........... |
| The Piano Styles of Dr. John - 2-DVD Set: An Intimate Session With Mac Rebennack (Dr. John) |
| erigane -- 08/16/2004, 08:37:33 -- #6542 |
| "smile" |
Scot,
Would be so kind to let me know the changes for "Smile". A transcription of the midi file you uploaded (or a part of it) would be welcomed,'cause when I open the file in Sonar or Cakewalk itīs hard to visualize LH and RH lines clearly,at least to me as a beginner.
I am afraid your answer will be "then transcribe it", I hope not!!
Rgds
Eduardo |
| Chick Corea: 150 pages of Transcriptions |
| Scot -- 08/22/2004, 15:03:02 -- #6645 |
| New access level for you |
Hi,
Some of the "vets" of LJP have suggested that you be included in a private group. I agreed with them because you obviously know what you are talking about and have contributed some great stuff to LJP.
So, welcome to the group.
You'll notice a new room in the Root hall called "The Piano Guild". This is a room that only a few people have access to (about 10).
Scot |
| sebos -- 08/27/2004, 00:48:24 -- #6756 |
| Graphics |
Hi Scot,
Would it be possible that we could post graphic so that they appear in the message? It would be very convenient when we want to share musical ideas. I know it exists on some other forums but don't know if your system can handle this?
Have a nice day :)
Seb. |
| Scot -- 08/27/2004, 07:41:18 -- #6768 |
|
| I'd like to do that, but I haven't figured out how to manage image sizes. If someone posts a HUGE image, then the whole look of things will be messed up. Let me think about it... |
| sebos -- 08/28/2004, 01:26:11 -- #6795 |
|
| Ok, maybe we could be very very nice kids and promise to only post written music, in little black and white gifs :-) |
| Berujomii -- 08/28/2004, 17:29:22 -- #6802 |
| Hey Scot, it's me, Berujomii |
Still working on Edgekeep? One thought - you might try a telnet bbs, there are still some citadel boards left, thus the look and feel will be the same as when Edgekeep still existed.
Email me, if you want: johngardner@nocharge.com |
| The Piano Styles of Dr. John - 2-DVD Set: An Intimate Session With Mac Rebennack (Dr. John) |
| Scot -- 08/28/2004, 18:04:30 -- #6804 |
|
Well, I actually don't want it to be like the old system. I want a more visual experience with the same general organizational concept, such as this current Citadel system is.
As for working on it, I haven't even started the RPG plugins because they are going to be rather time consuming and there are a lot of other things that need to be done first- things that will help pay the bills :)
As soon as I'm not losing money every month I will have some time to work on hobby stuff. |
| Chick Corea: 150 pages of Transcriptions |
| Berujomii -- 08/29/2004, 13:03:52 -- #6808 |
| The Others from Edgekeep |
Got anybody's email address from Edgekeep? I'm curious if it costs anything to have a telnet bbs.
I actually played for an entire year last year with friends. I took a wizard up to level 20 actually. In a regular game AD&D you must absolutely have fighters in the party or you're screwed. You need a thief too, but I don't like to play them either. |
| Scot -- 08/30/2004, 18:47:06 -- #6819 |
|
I haven't kept in touch with anyone from the old BBS for a few years. But they are easy to find if you go on RPG forums out there and ask.
To have a telnet BBS you'd need to have a website and have telnet access so you can install one of those BBS's. Then you'd have to modify a few settings in teh cgi-bin (possibly create an http.conf file or something) and then it would run.
I'm sure any of the unix/telnet cits out there have explicit instructions on how to get one up and running on a web site. |
| Berujomii -- 09/01/2004, 19:11:40 -- #6868 |
| Instadeth Skull |
| If the game does begin again, may I play Berujomii again? The Instadeth Skull should be easy to obtain, considering that the 666th level of the Abyss belongs to Kali, actually. Had I the Legends and Lore book back then, I would have recovered the skull after it was stolen by Taselholf |
| Scot -- 09/01/2004, 22:09:38 -- #6869 |
|
| Well, the we the referees always had a problem with artifacts endowed with unlimited powers. I'd say that it best be left on the fireplace mantel with the other artifacts of unreasonable powers that people created over the years of Gateway. |
| Berujomii -- 09/02/2004, 10:51:21 -- #6875 |
| Instadeth Skull |
| I wouldn't have described the Instadeth Skull as unlimited, it was a death device. The death spell is only level 6, it takes a fortitude save to resist. In the actual game, if you roll high enough, the death spell works. That's 3rd edition AD&D |
| The Piano Styles of Dr. John - 2-DVD Set: An Intimate Session With Mac Rebennack (Dr. John) |
| Scot -- 09/03/2004, 13:22:23 -- #6902 |
|
| Of course, Gateway was never patterned after AD&D and dice rolls. As in the past, the future of Gateway will also be reliant upon how well people think about things rather than how well they roll the dice. |
| Chick Corea: 150 pages of Transcriptions |
| Berujomii -- 09/03/2004, 16:55:29 -- #6905 |
|
I actually considered splitting the remains of the skull into several pieces, thus enabling me to create something like the Instadeth Staff. A creative use of the skull, I thought. Remember the Gargoyle Amulet?? Many years ago.
If no Instadeth Skull, may I still play Berujomii? |
| Scot -- 09/03/2004, 22:03:00 -- #6912 |
|
| I don't know- Berujomii's death is well documented in the Day of Ice. I'm not keen on bringing back characters that died. |
| Barry -- 09/04/2004, 01:38:00 -- #6918 |
|
Scot, you might want to check out the new file in the transcription room.
I didn't know that's what people were talking about when they mentioned 'interesting lines'! lol |
| Scot -- 09/04/2004, 11:26:01 -- #6930 |
|
| Hmm, I kind of liked that transcription :) But unfortunately it's not the kind of transcription we're looking for here so I deleted it. Thanks for the tip. |
| Berujomii -- 09/04/2004, 12:34:04 -- #6932 |
| Gateway bbs |
I do know that some places give you a free website, I'll look into it and provide you with the link. Then, at least, you won't have to pay for it. I'd do it myself but don't want to dedicate my only computer for a telnet bbs. |
| The Piano Styles of Dr. John - 2-DVD Set: An Intimate Session With Mac Rebennack (Dr. John) |
| Scot -- 09/04/2004, 13:07:18 -- #6933 |
|
I'm not interested in putting up a Telnet BBS. I thought I said that before :) If I wanted to, I could use any of my web sites to do it on, but when Gateway goes back up, I'm going to use this citadel system I've been working on (seems like forever now).
Before Gateway goes up, this system must be complete, and THEN I need to create the plugins for Fantasy RPG. It's going to be a while. |
| Chick Corea: 150 pages of Transcriptions |
| Whacky -- 09/04/2004, 19:25:47 -- #6941 |
|
| Was that "Dancing Cheek To Cheek"? |
| Berujomii -- 09/05/2004, 17:15:29 -- #6958 |
| gateway to reality |
Do we get a bonus level advantage like we did when Edgekeep first went up??
I'll develop my plans to make the most perfect evil wizard possible. :)
I have one spell already - a modified version of the summon monster spell. The summon monster I spell creates 1 hd of monster dependent on the alignment of the wizard casting it - so here's the summon demon I spell. It will help me bypass finding the demon's truename and give me my jollies on demon summoning. :) |
| docz -- 09/08/2004, 17:39:58 -- #7029 |
| imagesizes |
saw you were interested in something handeling images. I'm not sure what type of server this site runs on, but I've created a lot of portal and image scripts using a freeware util called imagemagick, it's a great commandline tool that can scale, compress, and convert images. It's a great tool for webapplications. I use it in my portal and gallery scripts to handle images. If you look at my photo page on my website, all images are uploaded through a simple form, and using imagemagick and some simple code, the image is converted into several variations of itself, including a thumbnail. It handles almost every image format you will ever need support for. All content on my photogallery page are created dynamically.
www.imagemagick.org is the link for this tool.
The clue for me atleast when using it in the code, is to upload the image through a html form to a tempfile, then use imagemagick on the server to convert the tempfile to another tempfile, then the script uploads this tempfile through FTP to my gallery folder, this way I don't have to have full public rights on the gallery folder.
Thought it might help :)
Doc-Z |
| Scot -- 09/08/2004, 22:18:56 -- #7039 |
|
| I've been looking at that one. The one difficulty is that I can't call shell commands using the scripting language I program in. I'd need to set up a simple PHP file or something to execute the shell command. Some guys I know are doing this, so one of these days I'll get it going here. |
| docz -- 09/09/2004, 14:42:23 -- #7057 |
| PHP File |
If you want, I can send you my imagehandling file from my portalsystem.
Doc-Z |
| The Piano Styles of Dr. John - 2-DVD Set: An Intimate Session With Mac Rebennack (Dr. John) |
| Scot -- 09/10/2004, 10:21:17 -- #7075 |
|
| Is that the PHP file? I'm interested! My email: scot at learnjazzpiano.com |
| Chick Corea: 150 pages of Transcriptions |
| docz -- 09/12/2004, 14:39:17 -- #7127 |
| Ok |
I'll clean it up a bit, and add some comments. And mail you :)
Cheers!
Doc-Z |
| Berujomii -- 09/13/2004, 12:09:55 -- #7154 |
| AD&D |
| If we do play the game eventually, how about a high level adventure instead of starting from scratch? If everyone starts out at level 20, the game could be better. |
| Scot -- 09/13/2004, 17:20:26 -- #7155 |
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| Well, as far as role playing goes, I don't see the difference between starting out at level 1 vs starting out at level 20. It's not about powers and items, it's about the mind behind the character coming up with good ideas while trying to fulfill some goal. |
| Berujomii -- 09/14/2004, 13:41:43 -- #7177 |
| Edgekeep |
| Are you going to retain Edgekeep or will you start out with a new city? |
| Whacky -- 09/14/2004, 14:25:34 -- #7180 |
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| talk about the french room, what are you guys talking about? :) |
| The Piano Styles of Dr. John - 2-DVD Set: An Intimate Session With Mac Rebennack (Dr. John) |
| Scot -- 09/14/2004, 18:42:43 -- #7183 |
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I'll be using Edgekeep and the world of Tyrinth to base things in. Why not? I've taken great pains to have that stuff trademarked over the years, so I better well use it :)
So what are we talking about here? Back in 1988 I put up a BBS based on a fantasy world and people basically played a D&D style of roleplaying, altered so that it would work in a BBS format. That is in fact the reason I got into web scripting in the first place- eventually put that bbs back up online. So the original bbs has been down since 1998 (was up for ten years) and I plan on putting it back up one of these days in an online format. Berujomii was one of the long time players (character name Berujomii, actually). That's it in a nutshell :) |
| Chick Corea: 150 pages of Transcriptions |
| docz -- 09/15/2004, 01:48:12 -- #7185 |
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Hey that's cool! How did it work? Were you like a DM overseeing everything like a moderator on a forum? or did stuff work automatically?
Doc-Z |
| Whacky -- 09/15/2004, 08:14:40 -- #7187 |
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| okay...whis D&D and DM? (the only games I've played are Pong, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, Pac Man, Mario Brothers & Solitaire:) |
| Scot -- 09/15/2004, 10:59:20 -- #7189 |
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There were "referees" (or Golden Beams of Light as some would call them) who would oversea quests and city activities.
It got to the point where I couldn't do everything (it's time consuming, but fun) so there were several other referees who would take over certain areas of the BBS. I was called Referee, and we had them numbered- Referee II, Referee II, etc. I think it got up to about Referee XVI or something.
People would leaves messages in a system like this about what they wanted to do, then after a couple days, the ref would come in, compile all the actions up, and leave a nice detailed message of what is going on.
Some things worked automatically (was my first intro to C programming :). Money, casinos, experience points, etc.
Whacky- D&D- Dungeons and Dragons. Fantasy Role Playing at it's best, or at least it was back then. |
| Berujomii -- 09/15/2004, 13:15:43 -- #7192 |
| Edgekeep |
I actually did play for about a year live, but it got to be grueling with few treasures. I was barely paying for my healing potions. Let alone getting better weapons.
One idea is to let multiple characters exist, run from a single account. So let's say my account name isn't Berujomii, but the Triad of Evil, from which I might run Berujomii, Zhashabarik or whomever (just an example, since you don't want me to bring them back). Another idea is to make a list of magic objects and weapons like the old (new) spell list that you used in the end rather than the AD&D spell list. Incidentally, in 3rd Edition AD&D, the armor class no longer goes into negative numbers, rather it goes into positive numbers. So, an armor class of 20 is an AC 0
3rd Edition has some advantages.
Incidentally, I forget, what was Phaedrus's first real name? |
| Scot -- 09/15/2004, 14:01:07 -- #7193 |
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When the new system goes up, people will not be able to create objects of power unless they have them approved by everyone in the game (a tribunal of sorts), then the objects get put into the world inventory. The world inventory is what people get to choose to start out with. It will be a points system. Every starting character gets X amount of points and they can equip, choose attributes, etc, based on how they want to use their points (experience points, basically). As time goes on they will get more points, get more stuff, etc.
I really don't want to pattern it exactly like D&D because that kind of system doesn't really work online.
As for the group idea, I think the old rules will have to stand. You can have multiple characters but they can not interact with each other and people should not know you run multiple characters, so they would have to be seperate accounts. |
| Dr. John Teaches New Orleans Piano - Volume 1 (vol 2) (vol 3) (DVD 1) (DVD 2) |
| Berujomii -- 09/15/2004, 16:11:53 -- #7197 |
| Gateway |
Here's a good item: ring of focusing (focuses magic powers). Can I draw from AD&D for items I might want as per them being processed by this tribunal??
The most overwhelming problem that I found was that after weeks of waiting for a quest, Lanoi also joined and basically threatened to kill my character so I couldn't play. If the vote counts, I vote that everyone start out this game at the same level, so that there is no aristrocacy from the beginning. At what level do you plan to start this game out, level 1??
One of the most useful items for a wizard, after the staff, is things like a ring of wizardry. They come in types: type 1 doubles your first level spells, type 2 doubles 2nd level spells (but not 1st level), etc.
With the given, in your new system, what is a better character to play: wizard, cleric, fighter or thief?? With the given of things like druids, assasins and rangers.
In the live game, because we were only 3 plus the DM, we ran three characters each. If you play a fighter, you miss the spells, but you are far more adept in combat. A wizard relies on the fighters for protection to get the spells going, or he/she is attacked and most usually will die.
Do you think I should abandon evil, and try another alignment? In the live game, because we were friends, I didn't assassinate their characters and primarily played neutral, so I wasn't forced to do good, nor forced to do evil.
How does one try a live chat with you on this bbs? |
| Chick Corea: 150 pages of Transcriptions |
| Scot -- 09/15/2004, 16:16:49 -- #7198 |
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I won't be worrying about details right now- items, spells, classes, etc. No point- I haven't even started the additional programming necessary to put up an RPG bbs/website.
chat- there is no chat on this system. |
| Barrytest -- 09/16/2004, 09:15:02 -- #7209 |
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Scot - My login information doesn't seem to work anymore and has been replaced with this 'Barrytest' username. This means that the new messages screen shows every single room as having new files and messages - any thoughts as to what's going on? Is this an old identity that may have used when we were beta testing the new site? HELP!
Barry |
| Scot -- 09/16/2004, 09:22:09 -- #7210 |
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| Barry- did you try the "lost password" link to make sure you are using the right login info? Account login and such should be Ok- with 13000 accounts or so, I don't think there have been any other problems like this. |
| Berujomii -- 09/16/2004, 13:30:30 -- #7218 |
| Gateway |
I'd offer my services to program, but don't have the math :)
When the time comes, I'll advertise the bbs if you want. |
| Berujomii -- 09/17/2004, 14:04:07 -- #7239 |
| Edgekeep |
| If my request means anything, the size of the Eastern Forest should be decreased, at least to let people travel east for an adventure. We were locked on all sides other than the North Gate. |
| Dr. John Teaches New Orleans Piano - Volume 1 (vol 2) (vol 3) (DVD 1) (DVD 2) |
| Berujomii -- 09/26/2004, 09:38:34 -- #7455 |
| Edgekeep |
| I'm thinking about going neutral instead of the usual evil. Neutrality grants me evil when it's needed, and good when it's needed. Part of the problem with evil was that chaotic evil precludes any real cooperation, which obviously hinders the quest. |
| Chick Corea: 150 pages of Transcriptions |
| Scot -- 09/26/2004, 18:47:43 -- #7469 |
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| So I have the PHP image deal working, however this server doesn't have the PHP GD library installed, and I don't have the kind of access I need to install it myself, unless someone knows how to install the library into the cgi-bin. |
| piyal83 -- 10/04/2004, 01:07:31 -- #7700 |
| enquiry about improvizations |
| can you suggest some techniques for enhanced chord-playing (other than arpeggios) and tips on which should be used when? |
| Scot -- 10/05/2004, 13:14:10 -- #7762 |
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Well, I'm not exactly sure what you are asking.
But I'll dive in anyway :)
One thing you can do with chords is not play all teh notes at the same time. Try playing the outside notes first, then on the upbeat add the inside notes. That's one way to change how a chord is played.
Please be a bit more specific about what you are trying to do so I can get into it a bit more. |
| Scot -- 10/05/2004, 13:32:03 -- #7763 |
| Technique and interval studies |
I just figured something out, just now.
One of the things I practice on a regular basis is moving chord voicings around in half steps. I can play pretty much any four or five note chord voicing and move it around chromatically (half step motion) very quickly.
Then a flash of light hit me and I wondered to myself why not move the chord around in whole steps, then in minor thirds, then in fourths?
Exercising like this will increase the ease of playing melodic lines with the same chord structure under... I will need some time to develop this idea (which I'm sure many of you take for granted already).
This is a cool moment and I thought I'd share it :) |
| docz -- 10/06/2004, 01:03:42 -- #7779 |
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That PHP thing I sent you didn't rely on the GD functions, it used imagemagick functions. GD really sucks... and is highly unpredicable. Just wanted you to know.
Doc-Z |
| Dr. John Teaches New Orleans Piano - Volume 1 (vol 2) (vol 3) (DVD 1) (DVD 2) |
| Scot -- 10/06/2004, 11:26:10 -- #7812 |
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This server doesn't have imagemagick libraries installed and I'm not really sure how to do that. I've been trying to figure out if CPAN is usefull in this situation.
It would be really nice to have inline stuff, but at the same time, I don't want to make it a pain for people who want to use this citadel software by requiring special back-end setups. |
| The Latin Real Book |
| Berujomii -- 10/06/2004, 15:37:36 -- #7823 |
| Gateway to Reality |
| Any news on when/if the game will start? I'm currently calculating a new character whose evil surpasses even Beru's darkness. :) I believe I will call him "Zeontradius" |
| Scot -- 10/06/2004, 16:22:59 -- #7824 |
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| No set plans until I'm financially able to spend more time on hobbies. And it's hard to get financially able to do anything when you're a musician :) |
| Berujomii -- 10/06/2004, 18:42:27 -- #7832 |
| template |
Sounds like there's a lot of work, since you're revamping things like the spell list (by having a vote and all that). It might be easier just to play the normal game.
I've been trying to find the ultima rpg series, they're supposed to be abandonware but the vast majority of the websites were in a foreign language. |
| Berujomii -- 10/09/2004, 17:47:57 -- #7902 |
| Ultima |
| Hey, Scot, I've been surfing the net for any of the ultimas by origin. They're all, except for ascension, abandonware. If you have anything at about ultima 7 or above, such as serpent isle, pagan and ascension itself, I'll buy them off of you. |
| Scot -- 10/11/2004, 10:16:33 -- #7921 |
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Hmm, I never really got into Ultima (never played it, in fact). You might find some in the "old games" section of the newsgroups... not offical packaged versions, of course.
Did you check Ebay? You can often find vintage games and such on Ebay. |
| Dr. John Teaches New Orleans Piano - Volume 1 (vol 2) (vol 3) (DVD 1) (DVD 2) |
| Barry -- 10/12/2004, 01:55:34 -- #7951 |
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Scot,
I really like the new reviews section - a great idea and I'm sure those rooms will become amongst the most popular on LJP.
Btw Auralgiant has uploaded what sounds like a great version of Moanin' in the solo performances section. However, I am only able to listen to it by clicking on the link and using a plugin - I don't have the option to download the file so I can't listen to it using my digital piano. Other files - like your new groove for example, can be downloaded fine. Any idea why this is happening? I would like to listen to this file with a decent piano sound because it sounds pretty good with the crappy quicktime piano.
Barry |
| The Latin Real Book |
| Gordon -- 10/12/2004, 05:08:24 -- #7955 |
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| Scot, is it Ok to post DVD / Video reviews in the Book reviews section, or do you think these would deserve their own section ? |
| Scot -- 10/12/2004, 09:27:55 -- #7961 |
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Barry- I had to change how midi files were being "displayed" because there were sites out there linking to the midi files and leaching them from the system. I'm going to make some changes and when I do you'll be able to save the files again.
Gordon- I think DVD/Video reviews can also go in the book section- I'll change the name of hte room to reflect that. Good idea. |
| Barry -- 10/12/2004, 10:21:33 -- #7963 |
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| Ok Scot, thanks for the reply... |
| Berujomii -- 10/13/2004, 08:24:14 -- #7987 |
| Phaedrus |
| Scot, you wouldn't happen to have Phaedrus's email address? |
| Scot -- 10/13/2004, 10:36:37 -- #7995 |
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| Nope, not really sure what he's up to these days. |
| Dr. John Teaches New Orleans Piano - Volume 1 (vol 2) (vol 3) (DVD 1) (DVD 2) |
| Kai -- 10/14/2004, 05:31:35 -- #8024 |
| Kai - private room |
Thanks for your response to my emusic files .emp.
I've been meaning to ask you for some time to delete my private room, Kai. I created it when this site was first uploaded and I did this just to see if I could operate in the new style site. It is a waste of space to keep it going for the time being as I have little to offer or say or upload. It'll probably take me a while to get to that stage but when I do, I'll certainly create another. Many thanks for keeping this great site going the way you do. Kai |
| The Latin Real Book |
| Berujomii -- 10/14/2004, 13:37:01 -- #8041 |
| email |
| Anybody else's email address? |
| apurudy -- 10/15/2004, 02:28:42 -- #8061 |
| paypal problem |
Hi Scot
Ive the problem: paypal does not work with my visa card.
I paid the first charge $1,95 by visa, but since paypal opens branch office in Germany they demand a bank account. The office people can not help!
Id like to buy your all 3 items,
Is there the opportunity to that by my visa card?
I appreciate your help
Best wishes
Rudy |
| Scot -- 10/15/2004, 07:51:02 -- #8064 |
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Hi Rudy,
Hmmm... How about this. Click on the "donations" link at the top left of the page. Then click on the Amazon link. Make a donation to LJP that is the cost of the items you want to buy, and then leave me a message. I think that will work.
Thanks!
Scot |
| Scot -- 10/15/2004, 07:52:04 -- #8065 |
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| Beru- I don't really stay in touch with anyone from the old BBS. I know they are out there, I've had messages from people like Eric Silverblade, DQ, Chance, etc. But I lost my email addresses a couple months ago when I had a HD crash, unfortunately. |
| Berujomii -- 10/15/2004, 18:06:10 -- #8078 |
| DQ |
| I wonder what she's doing these days. |
| Dr. John Teaches New Orleans Piano - Volume 1 (vol 2) (vol 3) (DVD 1) (DVD 2) |
| albetan -- 10/16/2004, 10:52:29 -- #8102 |
| Seeing and hearing scores |
Hi Scot:
I'm glad with this excellent tool, uploading scores in Finale.
As a test i uploaded two transcriptions at Jazz en Espaņol, so people may see and hear score.
Is any free program to see Finale files, so as Sibelius scorch for Sibelius? Or only people with Finale may see it? |
| The Latin Real Book |
| Scot -- 10/16/2004, 11:25:56 -- #8106 |
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Albetan- Coda Music (finale software) does not have a plugin for webpages like Sibelius does.
However, people can still view finale files for free by download the free finale notepad:
http://www.finalemusic.com/notepad/ |
| albetan -- 10/16/2004, 14:54:29 -- #8113 |
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| Thanks Scot. |
| apurudy -- 10/17/2004, 08:58:40 -- #8122 |
| My payment |
Hi Scot
Today sent to you as donation $ 10.00 via Amazon paid by visa.
Id like to get:
Learn Jazz Piano Forum Compilation: 2001-2002
and
test product
Please advise: how to get both items?
Many thanks
Best wisher
Rudy |
| Scot -- 10/17/2004, 10:35:38 -- #8123 |
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Hi Rudy,
There is no "test product". Sorry for the confusion.
To get your compilation, click on the Forum Compilation link near the top of the screen and login with the same login information as your LJP account. Then click on the "downloads" link to download the file.
Scot |
| Scot -- 10/17/2004, 10:36:59 -- #8124 |
|
go here to login for your download:
http://www.learnjazzpiano.com/madring/madring.mv |
| Dr. John Teaches New Orleans Piano - Volume 1 (vol 2) (vol 3) (DVD 1) (DVD 2) |
| apurudy -- 10/18/2004, 03:18:47 -- #8130 |
| bebop bible |
Hi Scot
Thank for the excellent Compilation: 2001-2002
Ive downloaded the Bebop Bible from Russia It took long long time ---
But the usual zip program does not work with this Russian file
Any advise?
Many thanks
Best wisher |
| The Latin Real Book |
| Scot -- 10/18/2004, 10:32:14 -- #8141 |
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I don't know anything about the Bebop Bible Russian file. the BeBop Bible is actually copywrited material, anyway, so I can't really talk about it here.
If you are having trouble with a zip file, I suggest downloading the latest pkzip from http://www.pkzip.com and seeing if that helps. |
| albetan -- 10/29/2004, 08:32:35 -- #8427 |
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Hi Scot:
I have this page in mi site:
www.geocities.com/abetangel/ljp
May you let me to publish a LJP logo there? Please send a jpg file.
Thanks in advance |
| Scot -- 10/29/2004, 10:16:38 -- #8428 |
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Feel free to use the header image or a smaller version of it:
http://www.learnjazzpiano.com/citadel/graphics/logo_2004b.jpg
http://www.learnjazzpiano.com/citadel/graphics/logo_2004b_small.jpg |
| albetan -- 10/29/2004, 13:37:42 -- #8433 |
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Thanks Scot.
Please see how is my new page with LJP logo.
www.geocities.com/abetangel/ljp |
| smg -- 10/29/2004, 17:49:40 -- #8450 |
| Hey Scot!! |
| hey man saw your posts over there..will send another email ASAP.... |
| Dr. John Teaches New Orleans Piano - Volume 1 (vol 2) (vol 3) (DVD 1) (DVD 2) |
| Scot -- 10/29/2004, 21:11:51 -- #8453 |
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| Albetan- looks good! |
| The Latin Real Book |
| albetan -- 10/30/2004, 06:13:13 -- #8454 |
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Thanks, Scot.
Please help: List files disappeared at Albetans Area. |
| albetan -- 10/30/2004, 08:24:35 -- #8461 |
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| Hi Scot: I fixed it from room administrator. |
| Berujomii -- 10/30/2004, 17:33:36 -- #8474 |
| Gateway |
Any news or progress on the game? |
| Berujomii -- 11/03/2004, 14:56:19 -- #8593 |
| Edgekeep |
| Still thinking about restarting the game? I'm curious if we'll get a level advantage like when the game first started. |
| Scot -- 11/03/2004, 15:33:33 -- #8600 |
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There was no level advantage when the game first started, but there was when it started the second time.
There won't be any level advantage- everyone will be on the same field. Last time I went from Lankhmar to Edgekeep without dropping a beat. This time years have past and I doubt I'll get half a dozen of hte old players back.
I would say that Erec Silverblade and Lanoi will be back for sure (and you) so maybe there would be "legend" status for those characters, which basically means they can't be killed off, but they also can't do anything but hang around and interact. |
| Dr. John Teaches New Orleans Piano - Volume 1 (vol 2) (vol 3) (DVD 1) (DVD 2) |
| smg -- 11/04/2004, 16:42:48 -- #8634 |
| finally...!! |
| man I've been trying to get some time to sit down and get an e-mail off to you re-last weeks' posts over there (and some other stuff I'd been wanting to ask you about going back to that period of time when you were minimally actively involved over here re-McCoy file attached to thread only still,couldn't upload it to 360 files)but unlike last year when I lived right across the street from a colleges' computer lab,out here in the Bay Area it's been touch and go when I can actually get online..focusing on trying to get hooked up better re-this(i.e.places that charge for internet access I've been using lately)..anyways man the thing re-your tie-in w/Sheet Music Plus etc. being important now re-continuation of the site/survival strategy etc.,I figured recommending the Dave Liebman book(A Chromatic Approach...)is another one we could both do like w/ the Slonimsky..let me know about this and I'll post some shit about the book and him giving me online permission to copy and paste from it last year over here....also re- the book you said you were working on ptutting together..this current thread I'm working on finishing goes with a lot of shit I have transcribed/written out about the techniques involved,plus there's 360 as another source of material re-any possibile opportunities for my own book publications you might be able to hip me to...let me know how things are going in general and whats' up.... |
| The Latin Real Book |
| Scot -- 11/04/2004, 17:41:34 -- #8636 |
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I know it can be a pain to have to use the library and such- but at least it's there! I appreciate the troubles you are going through to put your information up. And it's really good stuff.
If you get a book together, I can make a PDF file out of it and sell it on LJP like how the forum compilation is being sold. I'll take 25% right off the top but that means you get the remaining 75%. You'd need to have a paypal account so that I could send the $$ your way each month.
The Dave Liebman book would be a great book to discuss. I'd like to see book discussions go into the Book Reviews forum, though, instead of the main forum for obvious reasons.
The book project has been modified to a new project. I'm putting together a thing where I will sell jazz "packages". They'll contain a theory lesson, some technical exercises, and one or two solo jazz piano arrangements. People will purchase "access" to these files and be able to download them. People will also be able to purchase life access for a larger sum, say $100. Almost like an online magazine subscription where you pay per magazine. but I need to work on some scripting of the software before this can bear fruit. I"m also working on the solo arrangements and such. With 3000 unique visitors a day, I'd like to make a few dollars on this site one day :) |
| smg -- 11/04/2004, 20:22:35 -- #8642 |
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Of course,especially in light of all the effort on your part to keep it happening...
That sounds like something that just might work,man....lets' see what develops over the next few months....also the info re-"packages" sounds cool..good idea...lets' keep this kind of focus as a given in what kinds of things I'll be into here now that I'm a little more settled here in Richmond....
Glad to hear you have been following the thread and any sugestions you can think of let me know....I'm going to post the DL book info plus a link for good online Hal Galper article about this stuff later on this week when i get back to it...
BTW-IF you have a chance to look into the situation with the McCoy file(in past messages here)let me know whats' up with it... |
| Scot -- 11/06/2004, 18:14:23 -- #8705 |
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| Where is the McCoy file you're talking about? |
| sid -- 11/07/2004, 15:01:30 -- #8731 |
|
Scot, what's the latest on the Christmas Newsletter?
sid |
| smg -- 11/07/2004, 19:27:29 -- #8737 |
| re-file |
| http://www.learnjazzpiano.com/citadel/scotcit.mvc?intro_off=1&action=forum&sub=display_thread&room_id=1&id=4795 |
| Dr. John Teaches New Orleans Piano - Volume 1 (vol 2) (vol 3) (DVD 1) (DVD 2) |
| Scot -- 11/07/2004, 23:05:06 -- #8742 |
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| Well, the newsletter thing isn't going to happen. Apart from you, there really wasn't much interest, so I've decided to do the arrangements and created "packages" of piano related items. It won't be a subscription based thing, just an access thing. |
| The Latin Real Book |
| Berujomii -- 11/09/2004, 15:39:22 -- #8794 |
| Edgekeep |
Legend status I see. Hmm. So I take it I won't be able to torture them anymore. :) I will still work on the most evil character ever to visit Edgekeep. Maybe we can arrange it so it's easier to get sacrifices - trying to get a corpse out of the cemetery was impossible at best, and finding a victim as a vampire is equally difficult. This time I won't leave the temple open and easy to enter, I'll make a fortress. Probably the altar will be in the same exact place and I can draw off of the ancient evil present in the northern forest.
Only one request - alter the size of the eastern forest so adventures can happen to the east, and make a road at least thru the western swamp, because the only questable direction in the game was through the northern forest and we were blocked off by the sea to the south of the city. |
| Scot -- 11/09/2004, 19:41:04 -- #8804 |
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Those barriers are there for a reason- the astute adventurer can get around them.
The eastern forest- not once did I ever say it was evil - it just has a very strong guiding life force that despises the destruction that most two legged creatures inflict, ala Lord Foul's Bane and Tolkien. |
| Berujomii -- 11/11/2004, 12:08:31 -- #8851 |
| Edgekeep |
If I recall, you won't allow the return of Berujomii. Incidentally, the Instadeth Skull was banished to the 666th level of the Abyss. That happens to be Kali's plane of existence, can I get the original skull back? I remember I used a wish to get it back, but the spell failed.
In regards to the eastern forest, if an enemy is approaching, do you recommend fighting or fleeing? |
| Scot -- 11/11/2004, 18:02:47 -- #8860 |
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No, you can't have instadeath skull back- that artifact is ridiculous. Let's keep things "real" - as far as "real" goes in fantasy RPG.
The eastern forest- that is really up to the player and the situation. There are always hints in the text about whether or not an approaching creature/being/life force is good, evil, or what kind of intentions it might have.
Some people have tunnel vision in quests. Flexibility is an important part of RPG and no plan will come together like it was written on paper.
The most successful characters on Gateway always had several alternate plans and when a goal was not attainable, those characters would relinquish the idea and go for something else. |
| Berujomii -- 11/13/2004, 14:08:09 -- #8905 |
| Instadeth |
So you would prefer that I abandon the Berujomii character and start fresh?
In AD&D, the death spell is level 6 and it's power depends on the spell dc, which is a chart similar to the experience chart dependent on character level. For instance, if Dragon Queen had a fortitude save of 30, and Berujomii had a dc of 20, DQ would roll 1d20 and perhaps save vs. death.
How about if I retain the skull but rewrite it with another power? It doesn't have to be death, I'd never played the game before when I created it, or I would have made it more realistic to the level of my character.
I'll simply write up another character. One problem, incidentally - I use nocharge and there is no file upload capability. Do you know of any other free internet providers that do allow file transfers?? |
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| Scot -- 11/14/2004, 02:10:37 -- #8911 |
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Well, I wouldn't spend too much time on your character for this sytem just yet- I'm not even sure when it's going to be ready to go online.
As for free providers, you might look at the free version of NetZero.
But as an aside, you won't need to upload any files. When the system goes up, you'll just fill out various forms to create your characters. All character sheets will be standardized and info saved into various databases that the referees can access. |
| The Latin Real Book |
| sid -- 11/14/2004, 09:20:32 -- #8915 |
|
Since the newsletter's bitten the dust, is there a room where you can put my Merry Gentlemen files? They might be mildly interesting to the members in the run-up to Christmas.
sid |
| 7 -- 11/15/2004, 12:07:26 -- #8957 |
|
Scot,
Why not create a Xmas room in the monthly standards section? |
| dougmck -- 11/15/2004, 20:10:48 -- #8970 |
| Xmas Room |
Good idea 7!
I have been working on different versions of 'What Child is This' (Greensleeves) - one based on an Oscar Peterson version I have - and also solo versions by Chick Corea, and Dave Brubeck. I have some Finale files to post (I have converted them to PDF format so that they will be universally readable), some text to go with these, and also some midi files to illustrate some of the different approaches.
Doug |
| 7 -- 11/15/2004, 23:14:34 -- #8976 |
|
Doug,
As always, I look forward to experiencing your work.
7 |
| Berujomii -- 11/16/2004, 15:06:42 -- #8995 |
| Edgekeep |
If you want, I can start working on various areas of the Tyrinthian map. As you know, I created the elven city of Aeroth-Aeronoth by the troll mountain, as well as the underdark city of the drow, Drozomendozzaran. On the north part of the map, there was only the city of mages, the town of magic user haters, and troll mountain itself. I'm bored, and can just type in what I make here on the bbs, since I cannot at this time upload files.
Did you ever make progress on the book you were going to write based on Edgekeepian characters?? |
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| Scot -- 11/17/2004, 01:27:05 -- #9007 |
|
If you have time, feel free to map out whatever you want. It's a big world- there's room for everything. Once Gateway went down, I pretty much didn't give it another thought, so I haven't worked on a book about Edgekeep. Just not enough time when I'm trying to bring my piano playing up to a higher level while still doing computer work to pay the bills, and working on this citadel software, plus several other personal software projects... If I didn't have to sleep, that might be nice :)
Xmas tunes: Guys, let's just put the Xmas tunes into the Monthly Standards room. I'll change the description to say that the new Monthly Standard should be holiday music. |
| The Latin Real Book |
| Berujomii -- 11/17/2004, 09:45:09 -- #9020 |
| map |
Try creating a bigger map. Map out all of the continents, so we know not only where the king is (since if I do recall Edgekeep was a feudal city, but separated from the kingdom by distance and by sea), we can plot out duchies, counties, baronies and etc. Maybe we could move the southern ocean a bit and place Edgekeep on the very northernmost point of the kingdom. |
| Scot -- 11/17/2004, 09:53:15 -- #9022 |
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| I have a world map. I'll see if I can dig it up and post it. |
| sid -- 11/26/2004, 10:45:38 -- #9242 |
| Merry gentlemen |
Scot - would it be OK for me to upload the GRYMG files, or will you insert the versions I already sent you? I drove through the first blizzard of the year on my way to Scotland a few days ago, so I'm getting in the Christmas mood.
sid |
| Scot -- 11/26/2004, 12:09:23 -- #9244 |
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| Hi Sid- Absolutely! I'd say put them up for people. It's a nice arrangement and I think people would benefit from it. |
| Scot -- 11/26/2004, 12:10:41 -- #9245 |
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| I changed the name of the "Transcriptions" room to Transcription/Sheet to make it a place to also upload sheet music such as your arrangement. |
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| Berujomii -- 11/26/2004, 18:54:27 -- #9254 |
| Edgekeep |
Happy Thanksgiving, Scot.
How's the game preparations progressing? |
| The Latin Real Book |
| Scot -- 11/27/2004, 07:25:37 -- #9261 |
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| I have no timetable- it's really low on the list of priorities right now. |
| Berujomii -- 11/27/2004, 17:35:19 -- #9275 |
| Eastern Forest |
| What strategy do you recommend for the Eastern Forest? Whenever I was aware of monsters coming, I would run for it, but that left me with no experience. One of my primary strategies was the curse spell, which could be modified for any number of special effects. Once, I even nailed Auromyth when he was in the governor's keep. I think I turned him into a mouse or rat with a curse letter. |
| Scot -- 11/28/2004, 20:57:26 -- #9308 |
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| Well, run when the monsters are too powerful. But most of the monsters in the eastern forest have intelligence, so perhaps set up a dialogue or do something tricky. Most of the people who succeeded in dealing with the eastern forest just stayed out of trouble- hide from danger - and finally found whatever they were looking for. Eastern forest was more for artifact hunting than experience gathering. |
| Berujomii -- 11/30/2004, 19:41:14 -- #9361 |
| Edgekeep |
I remember the attribute chart. What if we purchased our attribute points from the beginning cash? It was impossible to have an intelligent wizard with any constitution, strength, dexterity or charisma or wisdom. An iq of 75 was required just to have spellcasting at all.
I remeber you didn't allow the runic magic because it was too powerful. What if we all voted on a number of glyps? Like the glyph of warding on the wizard's guild - how to obtain it and et cetera.
Happy holidays |
| Scot -- 12/01/2004, 01:35:07 -- #9365 |
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Runic magic was bogus because people could make stuff up, and it was too powerful. Basically all spells, equipment, artifacts, etc, will have to come from an inventory of items that all have certain attributes- price, level required, attributes required, etc.
As for the spellcasting thing, every low level character in the system should be good at one thing and one thing only. In the real world, there are not beginning people who are good at everything, that's why I did it that way. Spellcasting is the weakest of characters for beginning level, but as magic users progress, they will eventually turn into the most powerful of characters. THta's why they start out so pitiful. |
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| Berujomii -- 12/02/2004, 19:33:37 -- #9422 |
| Edgekeep |
When I played regular AD&D with pen and paper, it was beneficial to have fighters - and lots of them. We had a group of 3 plus the DM, so we played 3 characters each. Since the spell list doesn't exist yet, I won't form a primary strategy at this time.
The magic missile spell is one of the weakest, aside from cantrips, in terms of actual physical damage. As you progress in levels, for every 3 levels you are you can cast more than one missile using the same spell. So at 9th level, your magic missile causes 3d4 hitpoints of damage. Plus it can't miss. So how about a spell called Magic Missile Ball, which would be the equivalent of a fireball spell but cannot miss. You should as referee determine how much damage it causes. That would be a great primary offense.
My most historical defense was the Nondetection spell. I used it to not only hide from the divination dweomer of other wizards, I used it to confuse forensic magic from determining that it was me who cast the spell. So, as a beginning suggestion, let's say my new character had these magic objects: resistance to magic, nondetection and gaseous form. Would resistance to magic also cause problems with forensic magics?? And a staff or wand of magic missile ball. |
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| Berujomii -- 12/15/2004, 18:38:02 -- #9698 |
| Edgekeep |
Any plans on when the board might start up again??
If spells are to be agreed on by group, what sort of spells do you recommend? Are we all starting at level 1, 3, 5 or what?? A more recent evocation is the Magic Missile Ball. It doesn't miss like a conventional magic missile and provides an area attack. To fit in with the game plan (which is no super-powerful spells), the magic missile ball only causes 1d4h+3 hp of damage. Like the magic missile, for every three levels you get another ball. So at 9th level the spell causes area damage of 3d4+9 hp of damage, which is less than a conventional fireball cast at the fifth level, which normally would be 5d6hp.
One thing I don't think was on the template was hit points. I truly don't recall.
Remember the Magic Mouth Trap spell? The magic mouth spell is triggered by contingency, which means when certain situations happen, the magic mouth emitted a single sentence, which was not harmful. The trap spell emits any spell that the spelluser may cast, for the conventional damage of the spell.
I was never successful in creating an actual voodoo doll, since gathering the components was next to impossible. So I developed a spell called Summon Components. I'd argue that we could apply full damage if natural components were used and half damage if the summon components spell were used, for any spell not just the voodoo doll.
This next wizard will have skills in divination. The augury spell is a simple yes or no question, unlike the legend lore spell. I'm planning him to be a disciple of Berujomii, and a worshipper of Kali, presumably having been Beru's disciple in a time previous to Edgekeep, since he died in the first few months. Still, Beru was popular, so I'll make the attempt. The new wizard will be a wizard and not a cleric at this time. |
| Scot -- 12/16/2004, 07:12:28 -- #9708 |
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| You know, I really have no idea when Gateway will be up again. I have to be honest- it's on the bottom of the priority list. If I'm going to put it up, I'm going to do it right, and that means a bunch of development time. So basically, when it goes up, it goes up, but there's no ETA. |
| 7 -- 12/16/2004, 10:54:01 -- #9718 |
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| So stop asking. |
| Berujomii -- 12/16/2004, 18:30:27 -- #9726 |
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| Didn't mean to irritate you scot. It was over 2 months ago when I last asked you about eta |
| Berujomii -- 12/19/2004, 10:27:27 -- #9779 |
| bbs |
Hey scot, what did it take you to get this website? Do you pay for it? I'm interested in my own bbs. |
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| Scot -- 12/19/2004, 18:48:23 -- #9790 |
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Not irritated, just busy.
I host this site at cybrhost.com - but you could host a site nearly anywhere. FOr example, if you go to http://www.godaddy.com and buy a domain from them (great deal, only $8 or so a year) you can set up very inexpensive hosting with them. If you made sure you had telnet access to your site, you could probably put the CitadelUX on it and have people telnet in - it would be just like the way Gateway was (basically). |
| Chick Corea: Keyboard Workshop and Electric Workshop Video (very inspiring!!) |
| Berujomii -- 12/20/2004, 16:57:23 -- #9817 |
| bbs |
If by hosting, does that mean they use their computer for the bbs, or do I use my personal computer for the bbs?? |
| Scot -- 12/20/2004, 17:40:01 -- #9818 |
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They give you space on one of their servers and you put your site files on it.
If you want to use your home computer and do it like Gateway was back in the day, you just need a dedicated phone line and the software. I think GremCit is still available for free (check http://www.citadel.org) |
| Berujomii -- 12/22/2004, 14:24:48 -- #9836 |
|
I think the idea of everyone agreeing on what spells to use is good, but limits the ability of a player to have secret attacks. I don't know if you have the 3rd edition of AD&D and I know I don't. The wish spell costs 5000 exp.
So if it did occur that everyone knew what spells others have, I'd no longer have the nondetection, curse and wraithform spells. I was using nondetection to prevent forensic divination, so that a spell I cast would not show up if someone cast a divination. The curse was one of my favorite weapons, because like a wish you can specify the type of damage you want to cause. Blindness, for instance. Remember when I got auromyth with a curse letter? I nailed him in the keep itself (the only time, however, I was able to do this :) So if my vote counts, I'd say that agreeing on the spells will limit gameplay. |
| Berujomii -- 12/25/2004, 17:11:31 -- #9873 |
| xmas |
| Merry Christmas, Scot. |
| Berujomii -- 12/25/2004, 21:49:50 -- #9874 |
| Berujomii |
| The new wizard will be a disciple of Berujomii. Any suggestions?? What would make him more lethal that would be accepted by you as Referee? |
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| Scot -- 12/25/2004, 22:38:11 -- #9876 |
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| Start out at level 1, go on quests and make intelligent rational choices, gain experience and gold, accrue more spells and items, and eventually the character will wind up powerful. No one starts powerful. Ever. |
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| Berujomii -- 12/26/2004, 13:40:27 -- #9881 |
| edgekeep |
I'm tired of dark elves. Any suggestions?
I suggest several spells for consideration: Bestow Curse, Nondetection, Gaseous Form and the Constructi spell.
The constructi spell creates 1 room per level of the caster, so in three or four days I should have a fair sized tower. In the old game I don't think you allowed it, I can't remember. I can always live at the wizard's guild (more than once did that come in handy ;).
I'll make a modified version of the bestow curse - the Minor Bestow Curse. Damage depends on the level of caster. The curse spell is level one. I always suggest 1d8/level of the caster. So if I cast the bestow curse at a level three, that's 3d8 hp of damage. Remember that the fireball cast at level 5 is 5d6, so the new curse spell is within acceptable damage.
The nondetection is an anti-divination spell. I knew for certain that the wizards in the governor's keep could do these kinds of spells, so if I try to assasinate somebody, I can use nondetection to foil reprisal from the city guard.
What do you think??? |
| Scot -- 12/27/2004, 15:31:28 -- #9899 |
|
John, I really don't know. I don't want to ignore you, but my mind is very far away from thinking about Fantasy RPG right now. Sounds like you're really into it. I suggest finding an AD&D or some similar group in your neighborhood and get involved in a campaign with whatever character ideas you come up with.
Or, get the new Everquest and do some online RPG stuff.
I seriously doubt that in the foreseeable future I will have the time and inclination to get back into Fantasy RPG. I'm very serious about my music and certain people in my life and to me these things are much more real than what I used to do on Gateway.
It's much more realistic to imagine writing a book or something based on the world that I created back then rather than getting back into the gaming part of it, but I don't see the book happening in the foreseeable future as well. |
| Berujomii -- 12/27/2004, 20:35:09 -- #9915 |
|
Hmm, too bad I guess. We all played together for many years. I actually did play a live game but quit last year because it was taking up too much of my time and concentration. I actually did get up to 20th level, after about seven or eight gaming sessions.
We never did hook up to go buy that bar in Thailand. Did you ever do it? I presume not since you're still here. |
| Scot -- 12/28/2004, 00:20:05 -- #9919 |
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| I spent some time on the beach (good thing I wasn't there the other day! man...) and can't remember a minute of it :) I don't think I'd be alive if I bought that bar :) |
| Berujomii -- 12/28/2004, 21:29:31 -- #9948 |
|
Because of the recent tsunami? 50k people dead or missing.
I'd risk it for a bag of bud that only costs a buck. :)I've actually been clean now going on eight years. I still smoke cigs and I'm addicted to caffeine, but at least I'm not paranoid about going to jail. |
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| Berujomii -- 01/16/2005, 18:39:29 -- #10459 |
| yo |
| yo |
| Chick Corea: Keyboard Workshop and Electric Workshop Video (very inspiring!!) |
| Gordon -- 01/18/2005, 09:47:10 -- #10495 |
| LJP pdf roundup thing |
Hi Scott, I was just thinking about the ljp pdf file that you create. I reckon that if you had the minimum cost, but also a box where you could pay a bit more for it if you wanted to show your appreciation, then you might get some extra (grand piano buying) cash that way. I know there's a 'donate to LJP' thing but this may catch the eye of some new appreciators.
All the best
Gordon |
| Gordon -- 01/18/2005, 09:48:42 -- #10496 |
| LJP Round Up |
Hi Scot, I was just thinking about the ljp pdf file that you create. I reckon that if you had the minimum cost, but also a box where you could pay a bit more for it if you wanted to show your appreciation, then you might get some extra (grand piano buying) cash that way. I know there's a 'donate to LJP' thing but this may catch the eye of some new appreciators.
All the best
Gordon |
| Scot -- 01/18/2005, 15:21:55 -- #10505 |
|
Hi Gordon,
That's a good idea. When I update the store software, I'll put something in that will allow people to do that.
Thanks! |
| Berujomii -- 01/21/2005, 22:45:14 -- #10583 |
| Edgekeep |
Since Edgekeep is down for good, do you know of any good websites that do online AD&D??
Here's a good spell: Chattering Skull
The material components of the spell is any skull, preferably human, that when enchanted will perform three auguries per day. The augury spell is a yes or no question divination.
The nondetection spell is extremely useful, because the governor's keep had wizards with forensic magic (meaning they could tell who cast the spell). Nondetection obliterates this problem.
3rd Edition AD&D is much improved over the 2nd edition. The armor class no longer works in negatives, so the Thac0 need not be calculated. An armor class of 20 is equivalent to AC 0. |
| Scot -- 01/22/2005, 00:30:21 -- #10588 |
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| No, I haven't kept up at all for quite a while. And, I never said Edgekeep was down for good, I just said I have no timeline as per when it's going back up. |
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| Berujomii -- 01/22/2005, 16:09:33 -- #10611 |
| edgekeep |
Well, at least there's the hope it will go back up again. The game was the highlight of my day for years. Are you going to keep Edgekeep or discard it like Lankhmar for a new city? |
| Chick Corea: Keyboard Workshop and Electric Workshop Video (very inspiring!!) |
| Scot -- 01/23/2005, 15:38:42 -- #10640 |
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| Same world, same city, same mysteries. |
| Berujomii -- 01/23/2005, 19:41:06 -- #10652 |
| edgekeep |
anything you want me to do to expedite the process?
Here's a good spell: Limited Clairvoyance
This is a level 1 spell. The difference between this version and the normal version of the spell is that when used with a coventional scrying device, such as a crystal ball, instead of being level 2 or higher.
If and when the new bbs comes up, I'm going to invest in my spell list and use one third of it for information gathering. I forget whether you're going to give us a level advantage for being the first players, like you gave Berujomii in the very beginning before the battle at the temple of kali.
So I'll take some time to develop lower level scrying and divination magics. There is a life after legend lore. :) I never did care for the legend lore spell, it takes weeks of uninterrupted casting for it to work anyway.
Hmm, would you say that Permanent Nondetection is a level 4 spell or higher? conventional nondetection is a level 3 spell. |
| paddyallen -- 02/01/2005, 16:28:17 -- #10890 |
| The Subconscious in Music |
Hi, It's Alan here, you gave me your post to read on 'The Subconscious in Music' I read it once but was unable to save it. Now I cannot read it as it is in a pdf format I think. I get the small icon on the top left of the page and it will not open with my Adobe reader. Have you any way I can read it or can I ask the webmaster for help please. Thanks for your kind words to me. This website is difficult to navigate I find.
Thanks,
Alan |
| albetan -- 02/03/2005, 14:57:46 -- #10955 |
| Hi Alan: |
Please go to Albetans Area; click on files list; click on The subconscious in music.
Wait for a short time while Acrobat or Adobe reader appears on screen.
May be you have not an updated program to read it. Please go to http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/
And download for free adobe reader.
You may write to me at Albetan's area.
Good luck. |
| tianjing -- 02/08/2005, 01:26:45 -- #11060 |
| hi |
| Wow Scot, how'd you get on the Vancouver Jazz forum? :o |
| Thesaurus Of Scales And Melodic Patterns by Nicolas Slonimsky |
| Scot -- 02/09/2005, 12:15:58 -- #11081 |
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| I just signed up for it, not very difficult to do. |
| Chick Corea: Keyboard Workshop and Electric Workshop Video (very inspiring!!) |
| Berujomii -- 02/09/2005, 12:38:40 -- #11084 |
| jazz |
I myself pretty much listen to a variety of music, but jazz and blues are not amongst them. Too bad, incidentally, that back in the 90's we didn't go do that bar in thailand. My problem was money from the beginning. Did you know I've been clean from drugs going on eight years now? All I do now is drink soda and smoke cigs. I tried quitting smoking and lasted for about four days last year. |
| Whacky -- 02/09/2005, 23:31:20 -- #11105 |
|
Not sure if this is working but here goes...i noticed some blank posts in the Lobby so I tred to post a message...I got this error:
Runtime error in lib/forum.mvc @ [0000000c:00000150]: Line 492: MvDO: Unable to find function 'archive_message' |
| Berujomii -- 02/16/2005, 14:24:01 -- #11255 |
| edgekeep |
| Hey, Scot, what you been up to? |
| Scot -- 02/16/2005, 16:58:24 -- #11260 |
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| Playing music, programming scripts, trying to make enough money to pay for a new piano coming in a couple months. Basic stuff :) |
| Whacky -- 02/16/2005, 21:51:09 -- #11264 |
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Hey I'd like to contribute to the fund, but I'm freezing my credit cards. Is there a way I can get a check to you?
whackywicky at yahoo dot com |
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| Scot -- 02/16/2005, 23:05:57 -- #11266 |
| Grand Piano Fund |
Hey, if you feel like parting with some of your wealth for the GPF, I'm not going to say no :)
Here's my info:
Scot Ranney
3313 Alderwood Ave
Bellingham WA 98225
Each drop in the bucket helps- I get my piano in about two months. It's probably the one dream come true I've ever had :) |
| Chick Corea: Keyboard Workshop and Electric Workshop Video (very inspiring!!) |
| Whacky -- 02/16/2005, 23:56:44 -- #11270 |
|
yeah, I have the same dream...I've often thought of just buying one, have it moved in while my wife is at work...then just play dumb...but I guess that would be dumb...
I'm out of stamps so I probably won't get the check into the mail until Friday...but...she's on the way...just a very small thank you for this very cool site |
| Scot -- 02/17/2005, 02:24:05 -- #11271 |
|
Well, I really appreciate it! Also appreciate you and the other guys being so generous with YOUR time.
I talked to Bill Mays, Walt Wagner, Dick Hyman, and a few other big names, and they all said the same thing to me: spend every penny you have and don't have to get a good piano, because no matter what the debt, I'll never regret it. So that's how I'm looking at it :) |
| Barry -- 02/17/2005, 05:22:10 -- #11275 |
|
This is from my post in the LL Oscar in Europe thread...
"This could be a good idea for a room - Scot, what about a 'noticeboard' room for people to post upcoming events and gig dates. We all know that jazz doesn't always get the publicity it should. As well as 'big names' people could also post details of their own jazz gigs..."
What do you think? |
| Gordon -- 02/17/2005, 09:14:12 -- #11280 |
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| I like the idea Barry. Maybe there could be one for Europe and one for the States ? People could maybe review the gigs here as well |
| Barry -- 02/17/2005, 12:29:39 -- #11290 |
|
Scot, there is a message in 'Jazz for Beginners' from someone who has bought the forum compilation but is having problems with it. I didn't know if you'd see it for sure so I replied to say I would ask you to check it out and respond in that room.
Hope that was OK... |
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| Scot -- 02/17/2005, 13:41:22 -- #11291 |
|
I think it's a good idea. In fact, I think it's such a good idea that it's something I've been toying with either putting on this site or making a new site devoted to it (I own the domain "musicianshookup.com")
But I might like to keep things centralized on this site since it has so much visibility these days.
I'm going to do it right, though, if i make something like this. It will be searchable by region/zip/area code/artist/etc
It will only be useful if it is used by a lot of musicians- do I have a pledge from the people who want to see it here to help spread the word about it? I hate to spend time on something if it's not going to be used to it's full capacity. |
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| Barry -- 02/17/2005, 18:34:44 -- #11301 |
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| I'll do my bit... |
| Scot -- 02/18/2005, 14:55:49 -- #11318 |
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I'm thinking of adding something that will let people choose if they want an email sent to them if someone responds to their thread or sends them a private message.
What do you folks think? |
| tianjing -- 02/19/2005, 23:56:20 -- #11365 |
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| i think it would be too much spam :p |
| Scot -- 02/20/2005, 01:55:23 -- #11367 |
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| In what way? |
| Berujomii -- 02/20/2005, 18:05:19 -- #11385 |
| piano |
Pianos cost hundreds. I took piano in high school, but can no longer read sheet music.
Since you don't have the money or time to DM anymore, maybe we should find a website that does and play there. Then we'd have the game, and you'd be able to play too. I do recall the evil wizard Nespitis (sp) :) Care to team up with dark Berujomii? :) |
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| Scot -- 02/20/2005, 23:25:57 -- #11393 |
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| Man, if I had time to play it, I'd be working on my own system. I just have a severe lack of free time these days... |
| Chick Corea: Keyboard Workshop and Electric Workshop Video (very inspiring!!) |
| Gordon -- 02/21/2005, 16:39:22 -- #11417 |
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| Scot, maybe if you just made a room for people to mention upcoming gigs / discuss gigs witnessed - (be they their own, or those of others), we'd get an idea of whether a cunning searchable thing would be worth your effort. |
| Scot -- 02/21/2005, 18:47:58 -- #11424 |
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| I agree. If it gets used enough that people have trouble keeping track of things, then a special script could be developed. If it is pretty much unused or works as a room, I'll leave it that way. |
| rafa -- 02/23/2005, 05:33:40 -- #11491 |
| spain |
| Hi Scott,I'm Rafa from Spain.Estudied in Barcelona, "Taller de musics" School.I know a lot of people, maybe can give you a hand. |
| Berujomii -- 03/02/2005, 22:53:06 -- #11667 |
| Edgekeep |
So how are things in the musical world?
I quit the game eventually (ad&d) but played for the better part of a year last year on the game. Conventional AD&D (pen and paper) was a billion times faster than the old gateway to reality. I took one character (a mage) up to 20th level in fewer than 20 gaming days. If the game does start, we should find some way to make going up in level easier, or else we'll all be in the city trying to kill each other. Cooperation, I found, was a much better winning strategy than trying to kill the characters of my friends.
I know you think that some of these spells are ridiculous, but AD&D has charts for all sorts of things which balances these things out. 3rd edition AD&D was far easier to play than 2nd edition. For instance, armor class is positive, not negative - an armor class of 20 is equivalent to ac 0. So thacos don't have to be calculated, which saves a lot of time. Very helpful for a dungeon master. The spell DC chart determines whether an opponent will be susceptible to damage from a spell. So regardless if it's a magic missile or a meteor swarm, the DC and the three primary saving throw tables determines the damage and effect (a simple effect, actually, is death. The death spell is level 6).
In interests of compromise, I suggest that we can handle spells of greater power by not allowing individuals to assault other player characters. So we go on conventional quests rather than trap everyone in the city. I'm sure you picked up a good ten to twenty complaints emails from just about everyone. So everyone will have a chance to succeed and go on quest and people can have their good spells or good weapons and armor without this major concern of dying at the hands of another PC in Edgekeep.
I'll look for a good AD&D program to manage combat and other statistics, you can run it in a window and switch back and forth from the citadel message (parallel processing is much better, obviously, from the dos days, so you should easily be able to run those two programs at once). |
| klavs63 -- 03/03/2005, 04:02:15 -- #11672 |
| Translation |
Hi Scot,
I'm translating your lessons in italian.
Shall I send you the results?
Which format do you prefere?
Thanks for all,
/Claudio. |
| 101 Montunos Afro-Caribbean instruction |
| Scot -- 03/03/2005, 12:55:54 -- #11677 |
|
Well, I'll make a room in the "personal rooms" area called Jazz Italian where you can upload pdf, text, and other files.
Thanks-
Scot |
| Chick Corea: Keyboard Workshop and Electric Workshop Video (very inspiring!!) |
| Scot -- 03/03/2005, 12:58:59 -- #11678 |
|
| Beru- that's actually a good idea about not letting PC's assault other PC's. That would really clear a lot of things up... or at the very least there would be "safe" areas where attacks could not happen. If I ever get a chance to delve into this again I'll use that idea for sure. |
| Scot -- 03/03/2005, 12:59:53 -- #11679 |
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| Rafa- when the time comes that I'm going to make the trip, I'll contact you about more information. |
| Berujomii -- 03/03/2005, 20:29:13 -- #11687 |
| edgekeep |
If we do have this new rule, that pc-pc conflicts don't happen, we could do things like higher level campaigns. I found that being level 20 was a lot more entertaining than being level one. We would certainly have a lot more resources to work with. The creation of buidlings, for instance, which is obviously a primary strategy for survival. So since it won't be an issue of power level, the city itself would obviously benefit from numerous high level mages and clerics. So instead of your daily fireball, it would be your daily created demiplane.
Will we have multiple characters? We can control multiple characters using a single account. So, in example, I could control Zhashabarik, Berujomii and whomever from a single account, called whatever (Dark Triad seem evil enough? ;)
Yah, definitely higher level campaigns. I'll look for some good AD&D programs to assist you as referee.
As far as 'safe' areas, the problem with the twisted dagger inn was that they were all groupies. If there are simply 'safe' zones, it should exist for all character alignments. I think, tho, that we should simply get rid of character conflicts entirely. Because obviously, somewhere down the line, someone's going to have a bitch fit when they lose their character. |
| 7 -- 03/06/2005, 12:50:23 -- #11719 |
| "Stride Piano" room |
Scot,
In the "Midi and Sheetmusic " section, please create a room called "Stride Piano".
Thank You.
7 |
| Scot -- 03/07/2005, 19:40:54 -- #11743 |
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| Seems like a good idea- it's done. |
| 101 Montunos Afro-Caribbean instruction |
| 7 -- 03/08/2005, 12:02:01 -- #11769 |
|
Thanks
I'll start working up some files of interest!
7 |
| Chick Corea: Keyboard Workshop and Electric Workshop Video (very inspiring!!) |
| paulh35 -- 03/08/2005, 17:41:21 -- #11783 |
| Great site |
Hi Scot, found your site by accident while looking for tips on starting to learn music,jazz piano in particular,I listened one of your old midi files 982785398.mid and I was absolutely blown away!,what type of jazz is the second part of the midi file is it cuban/latin influenced? the other question is do you have any music CD's of your trio or details of where I could purchase them?
Thanks again for a great site.
Paul
Manchester UK |
| Scot -- 03/08/2005, 22:14:24 -- #11793 |
|
Hi Paul,
Thanks for the kind words!
I don't know off the top of my head what midi file you are referring to- do you remember the name of the tune?
I don't have any recordings apart from my funky jazz group, Chico's Paradise. If you're interesting, you can get a copy of that one by clicking on the "forum compilation" link at the top of the screen (click on the "buy one now" and it goes to my sad attempt at an online store :)
The CD is not pro- it's home burned, but people seem to really enjoy it. |
| Berujomii -- 03/09/2005, 12:59:21 -- #11808 |
| Edgekeep |
My vote is that on every single encounter, if you destroy a single monster, you should go up in level. This will maximize the growth of characters in the game because of the vast number of weeks and months it takes to complete a quest, so instead of staying at level whatever for three to four years, we have the opportunity to grow.
Or however it's done in the end. Basically, the issue is one of character growth over time.
Another option is training, presumably at your guild, whether wizard's or fighter's guilds. So if we spend a certain amount of game play per day practicing, we go up in level every three months, which is quarterly, or four levels per year.
Magic resistance can be handled in types, such as Type 1 magic resistance. Basically, type 1 magic resistance adds +10 to your saving throws, takes off 10 hp of what your normal damage would be. Type 2 would add +20, 3 would add +30 and et cetera. This system will maximize your ability to determine which magic resistance wins in the end vs the weapon or spell you are facing. So lanoi might have type 3 magic resistance from his sword, but the statistics could be surpassed and he would take damage, however much he took depending on how much damage reduction his sword afforded him. Lucky charms work the same level in types.
If we do start high level this time, I vote for at least 100,000 gold. This is not very high in the normal AD&D game for a character over level 10, since you can't even buy a staff of wizardry for this, and that staff has charges. I vote recharges cost 50 gp per charge. |
| paulh35 -- 03/09/2005, 18:05:56 -- #11816 |
| midi file title |
Hi Scot, A Soft Morning Sunrise!superb!,what type of jazz is this please?the second part seems to be latin influenced but with my limited knowledge I'm not sure,I just saw the link to chicos paradise and I'll get myself a copy,we don't get to hear much jazz here in my town,apart from the wigan jazz festival once a year which is excellent, Dave Brubeck and Lynne Arriale were there last year among others,http://www.wlct.org/Tourism/Jazzfest/jazzfest.htm
Thanks again for your help and a great site
Paul. |
| Scot -- 03/09/2005, 20:27:13 -- #11819 |
|
Ah, Softly as in a Morning Sunrise. It's as you suspected- a latin influence for the second part. I'm into that a bit. My original influence in that area, don't laugh, is Herb Alpert and the Tiajuana Brass. I played trumpet through my school years while playing classical piano and learned a lot more about music on my trumpet than I did piano. I learned to play along with Herb on nearly every single one of his songs, including solos. This went on until the late 80's, so I also learned solos from his stuff after the Brass, such as Rise and things of that nature.
My piano latin influences are Chick Corea (heavy) and a host of other people, including local Seattle legend Walt Wagner who plays latin in his own style, yet it's very hip and grooves very hard. I also listened to a lot of Michel Camilo back in the early 90's. |
| 101 Montunos Afro-Caribbean instruction |
| sdm -- 03/10/2005, 15:36:29 -- #11838 |
|
Scot,
My, what a funny world. It sounds like you did a lot of what I thought I wanted to do. I played trumpet in school (until I dropped out early in Junior year) and while I started piano very young I didn't continue. Anyway, I also was a Alpert fan. I could sure never played well enough to copy Herb's stuff but I would have liked to. How old are you anyway? When I was listening to him I must have been 13 or 14 at the youngest. Maybe a bit later. As I've said elsewhere, when I got out of the service I tried trumpet again for a couple of years. I still have a nice one from that time but don't play it. My musical life, such as it is, is about piano now. |
| The World's Greatest Fake Book (hard to find songs by McCoy and others) |
| paulh35 -- 03/11/2005, 19:39:44 -- #11870 |
|
Hi Scot, very interesting story on how you started,I didnt realise you also played trumpet,I used to listen Chuck Mangione on flugelhorn,I've been listening "As Softly as a Morning Sunrise" again, is there a name for that type of latin ryhthm you play with the left hand? Chic Corea, I had the album "Secret Agent" and the track I remember was "Central Park" that keyboard solo was awesome.
Thanks for taking the time to answer my messages Scot
Cheers
Paul. |
| Berujomii -- 03/12/2005, 16:40:26 -- #11884 |
| Edgekeep |
Have you made a decision yet on whether we have a high level campaign? I think it will be the bomb.
I don't know if you keep up with AD&D, knowing many people on the board played using GURPS (with which I am myself unfamiliar). In 3rd Edition, instead of handling thac0s and negative numbers, the armor class is positive - so instead of -15, you would have an armor class of 25. -15 may seem like a lot, but the list was averaged just like the original character attributes, with a max of 100 for whatever, be it strength of intelligence.
If we do keep the original attribute chart, I vote that we can use our starting gold to buy attribute points, which would even out the game since we would have less equipment, magic or otherwise. I don't believe we even had armor class in the game, which would make it a lot easier on you to know who had the better armor, or class abilities.
In AD&D, magic users must not only pay for their spells, the overall power of the spell is dictated by the DC list, which is a standard chart in 3rd Edition. So if Dragon Queen cast a fireball at Lanoi, who had a reflex save (dexterity based) and he had a greater saving throw than her dc, he would only take the half damage instead of the full power of the spell. So you see that the death spell in 3rd Edition actually is balanced out - a lowlevel character capable of the death spell could kill a goblin, but a red dragon would have awesome saving throws and would resist the death spell and take no damage.
I still like my magic resistance technology - which gives a saving throw of +10 for every type - so you see that a type 5 magic resistance amulet, for instance, would have the character +50 on saving throws and damage reduction (so say he took 65 hp of damage, with the damage reduction he'd only take 15 hp of damage after calculations). Luck operates the same way. Fire resistance, and etc, a type 5 amulet of fire resistance (or a ring, for instance), would add +50 to the dice roll, if you use dice since you don't usually, would give 50 hp of damage reduction from normal or magical fire damage. This works by the round, so each round and each damage attack has damage reduction. So by this simple chart we'd see a much greater ease for you as the referee. |
| Scot -- 03/13/2005, 11:51:09 -- #11893 |
|
sdm- Well, I graduated from high school in 85. I didn't listen to Herb when the Tiajuana Brass came out, but I started listening to him when his recording Rise came out (the first smooth jazz out there? ... probably not, maybe Spyro Gyra came out with Morning Dance first)
Paul: unfortunately my latin rhythms are not "legal" in the sense that they follow the very strict rules of montuno or other latin styles. It's just something I do that "sounds" latin- I'm good at faking various latin styles.
Beru: I haven't given a thought to the BBS for months. My focus when I'm not programming is on the piano and there is just so much to learn and practice that I don't even want to put any time into D&D and related things right now. |
| Berujomii -- 03/13/2005, 13:02:10 -- #11896 |
| Edgekeep |
I remember when you made the bank program.
Do you realize we've known each other for over 15 years? |
| Scot -- 03/17/2005, 17:55:33 -- #12019 |
| Thinking in Jazz |
| Oh boy, I received Paul Beliner's "Thinking in Jazz" today to review... over 900 pages! 1/3 of it looks to be musical examples, but upon first glance it appears to be a very deep book. I still need to finish up with Randy Halberstadt's Metaphors for the Musician book, but it's slow going as I get inspired to practice every time I pick it up :) |
| 101 Montunos Afro-Caribbean instruction |
| 7 -- 03/18/2005, 02:59:19 -- #12037 |
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| You're gonna love it! |
| The World's Greatest Fake Book (hard to find songs by McCoy and others) |
| Berujomii -- 03/20/2005, 20:33:31 -- #12090 |
| thailand |
Did you ever do that bar in thailand? |
| Scot -- 03/21/2005, 11:41:19 -- #12096 |
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| Would I be here if I did? :) |
| Berujomii -- 03/21/2005, 11:58:09 -- #12099 |
| bar |
I always regretted not going, but cash was low at the time.
I just had a vision of me going to thailand. :)We should name the bar "The Get Wasted Bar," and sell bud under the counter. If it paid the bills and got us high, I'd consider the bar a success. :)
I've actually been clean from drugs for eight years. Imagine that. I still miss it, of course, but can turn it down.
Too bad about the game, I was looking forward to playing again. I'll keep looking for a game site and maybe you'd have a chance to play in your off time.
Is your jazz band paying the bills or do you have a job? |
| MRuth -- 04/04/2005, 15:32:09 -- #12459 |
|
Hi Scott,
Just want you to know how much I am enjoying "LPJ".
I posted a brief appreciation note to you in the thread
on "noodling".
Thanks again,
MR |
| Scot -- 04/04/2005, 19:02:42 -- #12463 |
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| THanks, I appreciate the thought! I also enjoy LJP a lot, which is a good thing I guess :) |
| 101 Montunos Afro-Caribbean instruction |
| MRuth -- 04/06/2005, 10:41:53 -- #12517 |
|
Hi Scott,
Pisces is a water sign. Your description of your learning process
is quite right brain, as opposed to a more initial linear approach.
I see similarities in my approach, my birthday is 8 days from yours,
thus the reference to "follow Piscean". In some ways this Piscean
approach is kind of "sponge" like. I need to hear things first, next watch other players; reading and doing a linear process is third or
fourth.
I actually find it quite tiring when attempting
to read about how to play jazz, blues,etc.; so the noodling, listening
absorption process........is important for me. After some of the
right brain process, I can then attempt to analzye ii V I's and what scales to use, and attempt to figure out melodic lines. But the
linear way does not come easy. So I suppose the noodling is
some kind of balancing of right and left hemisphere learning.
Does this kind of anwer your question? Hope so.....
MR |
| The World's Greatest Fake Book (hard to find songs by McCoy and others) |
| Scot -- 04/06/2005, 13:38:46 -- #12528 |
|
| What I meant was how did you know when my birthday was? :) |
| MRuth -- 04/07/2005, 09:37:02 -- #12556 |
|
You posted your birth information in the personal
description section. I have been an astrology buff
for quite a long time. Pisces people are numerous in
music, film and dance. |
| Scot -- 04/07/2005, 12:47:38 -- #12563 |
|
:) That's right, I did! You know, it's funny, I asked someone else here how they knew about my birthday just a couple weeks ago and totally forgot that stuff was there!
I was never really into astrology until I read something a couple years ago about my "cusp". The descriptions of me were just about exactly right, and I didn't have to stretch my interpretation or anything.
So then of course I had to try to come up with some reasonable scientific explanation about why this might be, and it occurred to me that when a baby is born, in the instant the cord is cut, they start using their own blood instead of sharing it with Mom. At that point perhaps an "alignment" takes place because of the iron in the blood reacting with the magnetic field provided by the placement of objects in our immedate universe.
This may result in "imprinting" of the blood, very much the same way complex magnets are imprinted by having electric coils create magnetic fields around rare earth elements such as neo (whatever it is). |
| jlopez -- 04/08/2005, 07:22:11 -- #12588 |
|
Hi,
Another Piscean here, don't know if there'll be any truth with astrology. Anyway, Scot, your theory about it is something! One doubt: when you talk about that "chord cut", you mean a broken one, or just any typical ii-V-I progression?
Well, sorry for the bad joke!
I tell you now seriously that this place is brilliant. I found it when I started my learning, some 8 months ago, and I hardly understood nothing. But, step by step, I'm getting thru it.
Right now, I'm working with your exercise on "Softly..." and it's going pretty gool. I hope I'll end it up in a week or so.
Thanks for all!
Jesus |
| Scot -- 04/08/2005, 13:30:48 -- #12596 |
|
| Cool! Once you get done with Softly, try it out on Autumn Leaves, another great tune to start out on. |
| 101 Montunos Afro-Caribbean instruction |
| MRuth -- 04/09/2005, 09:39:05 -- #12641 |
|
That's a really interesting interpretation of how we begin
to inhabit ourselves.....I'll be contemplating that for awhile.
Music wise, I have a couple of questions: I like your composition
"Movin North"...what chords do you use to get that "new agey jazz
sound? Do you start with a melodic idea and then add chords?
Second, how do you go about embellishing a melody, so that movement
is smooth from one chord to the next? I have been listening to
the midi files of various tunes, for example, the "Just Friends" one
and I hear a number of things. Perhaps some information is already
hear on the site; meanwhile I will continue to listen an experiment.
I am going to make an effort with the transcription idea; there's
a Ray Bryant tune..."Stick With It" bluesy in g minor and see if
I can actually write it down.
Assistance appreciated,
MR |
| The World's Greatest Fake Book (hard to find songs by McCoy and others) |
| Scot -- 04/12/2005, 13:22:39 -- #12747 |
|
Well, in Goin' North, that "new age" sound is generally triads built on chord tones other than the roots. Lots of sus-2 chords.
The first few chords go like this:
Eb/G Ab (add 9) Eb G7/B Cm
They aren't hard chords, and in fact it's really a Cm progression being played in Eb and then resolving to Cm.
The basic progression is gospel or hymnal in nature:
Eb Ab G7 Cm
With different roots, it very much steals from the gospel thing where for example, C7#9/E (LH: E, RH: G,Bb,Eb) goes to a nice F triad.
Don't be afraid of triads and optional bass notes, they can really enhance the sound of certain kinds of pieces. David Benoit uses that kind of stuff extensively. |
| sdm -- 04/12/2005, 19:22:12 -- #12770 |
| Improv and Business |
Hey Scot, I'd be glad to upload this document but it's to big to attach to a message at 2Mb (it's got some pictures including a copy of Night in Tunisia). Is there another way I can get it posted somewhere. It's pretty interesting.Thanks,
Scott |
| Scot -- 04/13/2005, 04:31:17 -- #12782 |
|
| Well, what's the URL for the document? Can you give me directions on where it is on the website? Either that or you can email it to me (scot at learnjazzpiano dot com) |
| sdm -- 04/13/2005, 11:29:12 -- #12790 |
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| Yeah, I'd have to register again and all of that. It isn't, I'll admit, all that easy to find. Email coming... |
| MRuth -- 04/13/2005, 17:16:45 -- #12813 |
|
Thanks Scot,
I am off to experiment with the ideas you
gave me. I'll let you know what happens.
Goin' North has a relaxed kind of feel. |
| 101 Montunos Afro-Caribbean instruction |
| garyinthailand -- 04/16/2005, 14:23:22 -- #12930 |
| This might be interesting for you... |
Hi Scot,
Just found your site and I appreciate what you're doing. There's an idea I worked on a while back that I think you (and anyone else who sees this) might like to check out. Go to http://pianocamp.net. You can ignore the registration, and click "Enter Here"
This is the proof-of-concept for the idea of having a server generate exercise variations and feed them live to the student. This particular exercise randomly selects a key center, a mode, and a tempo, then generates a bass and drums accompaniment in a basic bossa style. Runs 32 bars, then goes to another random selection.
The students job is to jam within the named mode (the scale is displayed also). Plays 8 rounds (takes about 10 minutes on average) and dumps you back at the head. I can testify that the exercise is very effective for getting the modes in your fingers and ears. If you do one round a day, within a short time you'll have covered every mode in every key at a variety of tempos
All of this is done at the server in PHP, assembling and modifying MIDI files on the fly. I'm not really aware of anyone else doing this.
I cooked this up nearly 2 years ago and got it online. Was planning to expand on it, but got bogged down. I'd be very happy if you or any members would like to collaborate to flesh out the idea with more exercises and more types of interaction. I think it's got a lot of potential. If you want to link to the present exercise, of course, please do.
Love to have anyone's comments. |
| The World's Greatest Fake Book (hard to find songs by McCoy and others) |
| Berujomii -- 04/24/2005, 12:02:58 -- #13184 |
| Edgekeep |
Scot, I have a new email address: johngardner1@hotmail.com
If you get ms messenger and a hotmail/net passport account, we can chat live. Send me your email address again. |
| Ryan -- 04/27/2005, 19:39:36 -- #13323 |
| Ryan's Old Room |
Hi Scot,
I've just created a new room and gotten some new stuff uploaded...go ahead and delete my old room when you can to avoid confusion. Thanks, Ryan |
| amoney -- 04/28/2005, 02:54:45 -- #13327 |
| Bought Forum Comp, but wont let me download |
Hi,
I bought the forum compilation some time ago, but I can't seem to download it, for some reason my license has "expired." Anyone helse having the same problem?
Thanks! |
| Scot -- 04/28/2005, 13:28:25 -- #13353 |
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| Let me know your name and email address and I'll send it to you if you're in the sales logs. |
| Berujomii -- 04/30/2005, 17:38:18 -- #13422 |
| Edgekeep |
| Any progress on the game? |
| 101 Montunos Afro-Caribbean instruction |
| Scot -- 05/01/2005, 11:22:32 -- #13429 |
|
No, at this point, it's not even remotely close to being on the list of things I'm working on.
I was thinking about it and realized that one of the reasons for GTR was that I wanted to run a BBS back in 1988 when it went up. As it happened, Gateway was a fantasy RPG BBS.
Now I have a BBS that is just as much fun, if not more so, than Gateway. The only difference is that this BBS is based on jazz piano, which is much more of a passion to me than RPGs are.
Bottom line, don't wait up nights for a new inarnation of Gateway because I really have absolutely no idea if it will ever go back up. |
| The World's Greatest Fake Book (hard to find songs by McCoy and others) |
| Berujomii -- 05/04/2005, 12:03:44 -- #13527 |
| guess what... |
I may be getting a house dude. |
| comrade c -- 05/04/2005, 15:13:48 -- #13540 |
| piano |
| hey scot, how's the new piano? enjoying it TONS eh?:) |
| Scot -- 05/05/2005, 01:24:38 -- #13550 |
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| It's not here yet- another few weeks. I guess it's floating into NY very soon, then there is customs and stuff, then it gets shipped here to the Northwest, then it sits in the piano store while the guy deals with whatever he has to deal with, and THEN it's put in my living room. I'll post pics when it finally arrives. |
| Whacky -- 05/05/2005, 09:06:31 -- #13556 |
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| will there be any kittens on the keys? :) |
| Scot -- 05/05/2005, 14:28:45 -- #13568 |
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| I will see what I can do. Perhaps it will be required for everyone to, ah, pose by the piano if they choose to attend the piano warming part :) |
| 101 Montunos Afro-Caribbean instruction |
| Whacky -- 05/05/2005, 15:18:32 -- #13572 |
|
| hehe :) |
| The World's Greatest Fake Book (hard to find songs by McCoy and others) |
| Schism -- 05/08/2005, 22:53:50 -- #13641 |
|
Hey,
If I wanted to ask for people's opinion on a short recordingof myself, would there be anywhere acceptable on the site to upload the file? (I dont think I should post it in the solo's section since it would be short and bad as I am a beginner).
Also, would a .wav file be acceptable, I dont have any other way to record it. |
| Scot -- 05/09/2005, 12:56:24 -- #13653 |
|
Uploads are limited to 150k so more than likely your .wav file is going to be too big. Mp3 woudl be better- there are free converters out there, and if you have your .wav file on your computer, then you can convert it to mp3. But it's likely that the mp3 file will also be too large.
The reason for this is that when there are audio files on the site they get downloaded too much and I have to pay for the extra bandwidth out of my pocket, which is not something I'm agreable to.
Funny you ask this, though, because in the next few weeks I'm going to put up a new section where you can upload .wav files and mp3 files and anything else that you want critiqued. This section will not be free and I haven't yet decided on a business plan for it. |
| Whacky -- 05/09/2005, 13:28:22 -- #13659 |
|
| Sometimes you can get free webspace with free email accounts like yahoo.com - maybe only 3 megs or so but you may be able to upload a tune or two there and post a link to it here |
| Scot -- 05/17/2005, 18:37:53 -- #13915 |
|
Do you folks want to know what I do when I'm not practice and such? Have a look here:
http://www.tyrinth.com/imageria
Look at The Villa pictures. This is a current project that I'm having a heck of a lot of fun with. |
| sdm -- 05/17/2005, 21:39:34 -- #13924 |
|
Nice stuff, Scot. You've clearly been given talent way beyond your proper allocation!
Saaay, you rent that place out by the week? |
| 101 Montunos Afro-Caribbean instruction |
| Scot -- 05/18/2005, 14:12:36 -- #13939 |
|
You're not the first to ask about renting it out :) It's on a public/private beach, so all are welcome to hang out and enjoy.
It looks good in the pictures, but man, when you are up close it blows you away. |
| The World's Greatest Fake Book (hard to find songs by McCoy and others) |
| sdm -- 05/18/2005, 14:40:16 -- #13940 |
|
| Sounds nice. Say (not the sarcastic used earlier), are you going to Centrum this year. I think I've just convinced my wife to spend Saturday and Sunday there this year, a first for me. And no, I'm not ready for the workshops -- I'll leave that to guys like you who really can play. Anyway, if you're going to be there I'd like to at least watch for you. |
| Scot -- 05/18/2005, 19:16:14 -- #13953 |
|
I'm pretty sure I'll be there. The workshops are for players who are still learning how to do jazz on their instrument- it's not full of ringers or anything. I'm probably one of the more advanced players in the workshop, but that doesn't mean anything; I get so much out of hanging out with the guys who are paid to be there that it's worth every moment.
I'll leave a note here if I find out that I'm going to be doing some playing that weekend, but I don't expect to as there are enough pianists who are at the top of their game teaching at the camp, and they bring in a lot more for the festival. |
| clobaton -- 05/24/2005, 17:24:05 -- #14158 |
| Lobby Lounge room |
| HI Scot, do you think it is possible to check the messages in the Lobby Lounge room in a reverse order? There is so good material written there but I just can never access the very first threads because I spend the time clicking on "next". Thanks! |
| Scot -- 05/25/2005, 13:29:51 -- #14181 |
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| Not quite sure what you mean. Be able to start at the beginning of the threads, say, from day 1? |
| Whacky -- 05/25/2005, 13:43:33 -- #14183 |
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I visited a message board recently that displayed the messages starting with the first. I had to scroll through a couple of years of posts! hehe...
I'm guessing Lobito would like some sorting options...perhaps by date ranges?? or message numbers? |
| 101 Montunos Afro-Caribbean instruction |
| Whacky -- 05/25/2005, 13:44:31 -- #14184 |
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| hmmm...as I'm looking at my screen, I see there already is an "oldest first" option |
| The World's Greatest Fake Book (hard to find songs by McCoy and others) |
| Scot -- 05/25/2005, 13:45:18 -- #14185 |
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| I think he means the main forum headers, not the threads inside each header. |
| Whacky -- 05/25/2005, 13:45:31 -- #14186 |
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| ahh...but that is not available in the Lobby Lounge...I git it:) |
| sdm -- 05/25/2005, 14:52:27 -- #14187 |
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| I think he's talking about the thread once you are into it in a threaded room. I keep up so typically I want to see the most recent item. Once I open a thread I have to scroll to the bottom to find it. If they were sorted the other way it would be a little quicker (personally I'd call this a nit though). |
| Scot -- 05/26/2005, 14:11:39 -- #14196 |
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| Yeah, I see. I always assumed people would want to "brush up" on what happened before. I don't see any reason I couldn't have an option in account setup area to view threads in a different direction. I'll put it on the list. |
| Berujomii -- 06/04/2005, 23:11:10 -- #14557 |
| your website |
| Hey, scot, was just floating around and have some questions...I've been, for a week now, been trying to set up a free website. Html sucks, I'm not a programmer. But on the 'free' web host in the end there's a catch...publishing on google or other search engines, which was expensive. My question is did you have to shell out or do you have a free service? |
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| Scot -- 06/05/2005, 12:16:38 -- #14565 |
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You don't have to shell anything out, you just have to have a site that contains the kind of content that people want to see. It takes a while to get visible on the search engines so the best thing to do is go to all the forums and newsgroups you can and while you are discussion whatever the current topics are, mention your website. Never just blatantly plug your website because that's not the right way to do it.
As time goes on your web site will increase in rankings in the search engines.
Also a good way is to add your site to public links pages throughout the net.
Bottom line is this- if your site has info that people want, then you will have visitors and everything else will roll into place.
Do some reading about search engine placement (search for "SEO tactics" or "SEO tricks" - SEO stands for search engine optimization)
Good luck! |
| The World's Greatest Fake Book (hard to find songs by McCoy and others) |
| albetan -- 06/06/2005, 21:23:21 -- #14691 |
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Hi Scot:
In Technique and Exercises ther's a new file uploaded by ljpwalker. Please delete it, because it is a strange copy of my original file "Mastering Stride Style (.mus)"
Thanks in advance.
Albetan |
| sdm -- 06/07/2005, 12:00:10 -- #14717 |
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| Scot, got the scales book. What a great reference! Thanks. |
| Whacky -- 06/08/2005, 20:44:29 -- #14783 |
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So is my campaign for donations working at all? I'm guessing there are a lot of youngsters here who don't have money or credit cards. (I've had to freeze mine - which is why I sent a check:) Maybe they could mail an actuall dollar? - if it gets lost, no big loss. I hope I didn't mess things up by asking for only a dollar - hmmm
Have you ever considered a PO box for "fund rasing"? You could publish that address on the web and not have to worry goofballs finding out where you live:)
~just a few thoughts (after a nice Mexican dinner complete with mararitas:) |
| Kai -- 06/09/2005, 04:06:56 -- #14795 |
| Address |
Hi Scot
I didn't realise that my address would not be passed on to you. I assume you'll let me know if you need more cash for the postage.
It is:
6 Winchester House, The Square
Seller Street
Chester, UK
CH1 3AJ
Thanks again. Carole |
| Scot -- 06/09/2005, 11:26:45 -- #14802 |
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The donations have picked up to be sure. Most of them are the $3 with $1 shipping, but it ALL counts. Thanks to your "donation campaign" :)
What I'm into now is trying to find a bunch of jazz piano related stuff that is overstock or unwanted and giving it away as "thank you" gifts. The four scale books I had were gone in five days, so I think that's the main trick here.
Thanks for the efforts! |
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| Berujomii -- 06/15/2005, 16:18:42 -- #15159 |
| my new website under development |
Hey, Scot, found a way to publish for free. Try this link:
www.johngardner.50megs.com |
| The World's Greatest Fake Book (hard to find songs by McCoy and others) |
| Scot -- 06/15/2005, 20:36:13 -- #15169 |
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| Nice- yeah, there are actually quite a few places like that where you can put up a website. Hopefully yours will give you access to all the stuff you need to install phpboard or some other bbs style message board. |
| MRuth -- 06/19/2005, 10:11:25 -- #15281 |
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Hi Scot,
Is it possible to make some kind of adjustment....I notice
that is a word has" a.."in it, it comes up with "derrier" in
it. Please read a question I ask Alberto and you will see
what I mean.
Thanks
MR |
| Scot -- 06/19/2005, 13:16:07 -- #15289 |
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| Eventually it will be fixed. |
| Kai -- 06/22/2005, 13:20:47 -- #15422 |
| Received the Scale Book |
| Received the Scale Book - thanks. I'm building up a good reference library. Kai |
| Berujomii -- 06/24/2005, 21:25:48 -- #15566 |
| dsl |
| I just got dsl, it came with msn premium, it's better than aol. Plus I got phone filters, I can use my phone at the same time with my computer. Maybe I can get a telnet bbs up. Got any good suggestions for telnet software? |
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| SolArt -- 06/25/2005, 15:10:31 -- #15600 |
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| Scot, what's an easy common way to display music manuscript for illustration purposes, even just only one or two measures? |
| Thinking in Jazz: The Infinite Art of Improvisation (changed how I look at jazz) |
| Berujomii -- 06/25/2005, 23:25:33 -- #15621 |
| composing programs |
got a good freeware music composing program?
I got dsl this week with msn premium. It's tons better than AOL.
From what I understand, you made this bbs software, could I have a copy of it?? |
| SolArt -- 06/26/2005, 03:00:52 -- #15622 |
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| Scot, check out my sometimes junior high level of humor on the humor thread. |
| Scot -- 06/26/2005, 17:32:55 -- #15624 |
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Beru- the software that runs this is not ready for other people to use it yet. Look around for free php forum or BBS software. It will probably run on your site, though I don't know much about PHP so I can't answer any questions.
SolArt- you can't put inline pictures into a message. I have no way of controlling image size so people could mess up the whole look of the system. You can however attach files to your messages and I would recommend that- if you attach an image file, a link for it will show up at the bottom of your message. |
| SolArt -- 06/30/2005, 03:57:11 -- #15900 |
| Staff "paper" |
| Scot, I enjoy your site very much, it's so great to be able to carry on a conversation about chords & stuff that others actually understand. It would be SO NICE to perhaps somehow have a small simple notation program here of say just 4-8 measures, where we can give notated examples & text; perhaps as a "Manuscript" room. I have the PrintMusic program by Finale, it would be nice if we all had a common program here to share. What is your slant on this? It would be much easier & encourage us to use it to exchange examples & clarify ourselves. Is it feasible? (or am I asking too much) |
| sdm -- 06/30/2005, 08:28:33 -- #15911 |
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| SolArt, can't you create a personal room and load .mus files to the files section? Albetan has been posting many Fanale files that are very helpful for us beginners (and others too, probably). |
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| 7 -- 06/30/2005, 09:25:47 -- #15916 |
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I think a better alternative is to use PDF995 to create .pdf files of your staff notation, and upload.
The .mus thing doesn't work on my machine. But everybody can read .pdf files. |
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| Scot -- 06/30/2005, 09:36:27 -- #15919 |
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I have some ideas about converting text representations into music and displaying it, but no time to experiment with it. It would be very time consuming...
Using PDF files is the way to go. You can get the free finale notepad then you can get the pdf995 that 7 mentioned (where can you get that, 7?) to upload/attach pdf files to your messages.
If someone would explain how I can resize graphics online without using the php GD library (this server does not have it) then I could let people put images right into their messages, but without a resizing utility, people could screw everything up by uploading giant images. |
| 7 -- 06/30/2005, 09:38:25 -- #15921 |
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Albetan knows where to get the PDF995. He'll give us the URL again. Won't you, Albetan? Please ...
Otherwise a quick search ought to turn it up in one of the threads. |
| flicklers -- 06/30/2005, 12:14:38 -- #15932 |
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| You might also consider the open source XML product: http://libmusicxml.sourceforge.net/ |
| albetan -- 06/30/2005, 12:20:15 -- #15934 |
| PDF converter |
Download it for free from:
www.pdf95.com |
| Scot -- 06/30/2005, 12:25:01 -- #15935 |
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| I've looked into music xml, but it's not useful for online applications at the moment. If someone were to develop a plugin that would parse the xml and display notation, I would definitely take the time to write a script to create the music xml data from plain english... but I'm not much of a programmer, I'm just write web scripts that handle data in different ways, like this BBS. |
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| SolArt -- 06/30/2005, 14:59:31 -- #15941 |
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sdm
Maybe someday, but for now I mainly just want to do it for illustration purposes, not really thorough lessons. Also as I've mentioned as I'm writing a book I don't exactly want my main stuff spilled as I have several really unique playing techniques/devices. Plus it's more so for advanced players. |
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| sdm -- 06/30/2005, 15:07:36 -- #15942 |
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| Sure -- well, as said here, pdf995 is a great little tool (we use it here at work) and then you can post anything you can print. |
| SolArt -- 06/30/2005, 15:35:40 -- #15950 |
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| I'm not so savvy with PC's so far, but learning a lot. |
| SolArt -- 07/01/2005, 16:27:05 -- #16018 |
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| Scot I created a photo room, but don't know how to make it capable of sending & receiving files! Help! |
| Scot -- 07/02/2005, 04:44:20 -- #16036 |
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| What's the name of the room? |
| SolArt -- 07/02/2005, 09:23:20 -- #16043 |
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| Oops, sorry, it's "How we Look" in Off Campus. |
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| Scot -- 07/02/2005, 12:23:40 -- #16056 |
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| Got it! |
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| SolArt -- 07/02/2005, 12:26:15 -- #16057 |
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| Thank you Scot! |
| Scot -- 07/06/2005, 09:22:29 -- #16218 |
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We were talking about Music XML the other day. I contacted the developers and told them about this site. They gave me a URL to another site that appears to have a lot of potential for this site.
http://www.noteserver.org/
I'm going to do some experimentation this week and see what I can come up with. |
| albetan -- 07/07/2005, 18:20:43 -- #16276 |
| PDF converter: pdf995 |
Some days ago we were speaking here about a good pdf converter for free.
Dowload it from www.pdf995.com
Download both programs: Printer driver and Free converter. |
| 7 -- 07/10/2005, 22:15:30 -- #16365 |
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I would love to hang with you a bit, and you'd think that the Los Angeles area would have a fair number of LJP lurkers.
But as far as organizing things go, I can't hardly organize myself much less anyone else.
I've often fantasized about dropping in on a Tuesday jam session in Bellingham as a surprise, but that's just a pipe dream.
I can't even offer to put you up at my house, it's very small. And ashamed as I am to say it I have so little money that I would be embarassed for you to see my extremely humble living conditions.
Maybe you could try to organize some kind of "LJP master class" at a hotel that has a piano, and interested parties from Southern California (and nearby areas) could sign up to participate.
If you had enough pre-paid attendees, it ought to pay your way.
Of course, I would do my very best to show up (and pay).
If the Southern California chapter of the Scot Ranney fan club is not large enough to make it advantageous to visit here, maybe Las Vegas would be a viable alternative to attract not only Californians but others from nearby states to participate.
I wrote this to you as a private message because I don't need everyone on the boards to know my bleak financial situation.
Best Wishes,
Jeff |
| Scot -- 07/10/2005, 22:33:23 -- #16366 |
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| I'll keep all that in mind. I actually have a few friends in LA who could host something like this, and I also have several couches if I need them, so no worries on hospitality issues. I know that you and most of the regulars here would do whatever you can to help facilitate something like this! |
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| Scot -- 07/10/2005, 22:34:14 -- #16367 |
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Oops!
Heh heh, and no one will ever know who that message is supposed to be fore, except the one who sent me the original message :) |
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| Berujomii -- 07/13/2005, 20:18:30 -- #16504 |
| my email |
I have dsl now! Want to join in on an IM conversation? Guess who I know - Fred Mclain of fred's toy, author of fredcit. My new email address is: johngardner1@msn.com
If you get a free hotmail account we can IM. I just bought a headset/microphone for 10 bucks, and I have a webcam. Send me your email address thru email if you don't want to advertise on the board |
| Scot -- 07/14/2005, 09:05:52 -- #16520 |
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| IM? Not quite sure what that is! |
| Whacky -- 07/14/2005, 10:48:47 -- #16527 |
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Instant Messaging
(I'm so glad I know what one of those is:) |
| 7 -- 07/14/2005, 12:41:31 -- #16534 |
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It's a way of setting yourself up so that whenever you're online you'll never get anything done because all of your "friends" (who don't have a life) will know that you're online and constantly be interrupting you with inane nonsense.
But you (being a nice guy) will aquiesce to responding to their never ending babble and consequently waste your whole day chit-chatting with morons who will be mortally offended if you don't acknowledge them.
Who could ask for more? |
| Scot -- 07/14/2005, 18:13:59 -- #16542 |
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| Ah yes, such as Yahoo Messenger, ICQ, etc... which is why I turned those things off on my system years ago and never turned them on again :) |
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| jlopez -- 07/15/2005, 00:13:08 -- #16556 |
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I've seen at www.jazztrumpetsolos.com one thing that may interest you to use here, Scot. They are affiliate to allposters.com, where there's a good bunch of jazz and music posters, t-shirts, etc.
http://affiliates.allposters.com/
Just for if it may help. |
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| SolArt -- 07/17/2005, 06:47:06 -- #16618 |
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| Scot, I was wondering if it's possible for your system to darken previously entered threads, like a search engine does because I sometimes lose my place. Know what I mean jelly bean? |
| Scot -- 07/17/2005, 13:16:14 -- #16626 |
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| Eventually I want to put a "new" messages thing in the threads, but the problem is those kinds of databases take up a huge amount of space and I'm already in trouble with my host enough as it is for right now. I'll figure something out. |
| Berujomii -- 07/17/2005, 16:22:58 -- #16631 |
| headset |
| I bought a headset/microphone and now i have voice recognition |
| SolArt -- 07/17/2005, 16:39:56 -- #16632 |
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| Check. |
| Scot -- 07/24/2005, 04:09:36 -- #16859 |
| Out of town |
| I'll be out of town at the Port Townsend jazz camp/festival for the next week in case anyone wonders why I'm not posting or responding to messages. |
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| Berujomii -- 07/28/2005, 16:35:52 -- #17010 |
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| I got a new computer scot, a 3ghz 1 gig memory 200 gig hard drive plus some cool stuff like a webcam, digital camera and an all-in-one printer. The printer does copies, scans, faxes and prints, and it's flatbed |
| Thinking in Jazz: The Infinite Art of Improvisation (changed how I look at jazz) |
| Berujomii -- 07/28/2005, 16:36:00 -- #17011 |
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| I got a new computer scot, a 3ghz 1 gig memory 200 gig hard drive plus some cool stuff like a webcam, digital camera and an all-in-one printer. The printer does copies, scans, faxes and prints, and it's flatbed |
| Scot -- 07/31/2005, 17:43:35 -- #17111 |
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| That sounds like a good setup! |
| sdm -- 08/02/2005, 13:14:34 -- #17176 |
| Posting times |
Say, Scot, can you explain the times of posts for me? I see that something thinks we're in the 13:00 hour now but it's 10:15 PDT. I know we're in the same time zone so I was looking for something like GMT but no...
Not important, just curious. |
| Whacky -- 08/02/2005, 14:30:28 -- #17183 |
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| Hmmm...its 1:30 p here (central time) 13:30 |
| Whacky -- 08/02/2005, 14:30:57 -- #17184 |
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| I guess it posts eastern time? |
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| sdm -- 08/02/2005, 14:41:50 -- #17186 |
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| Looks like it I guess. |
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| Scot -- 08/02/2005, 15:13:57 -- #17189 |
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| The servers are in california but I have no idea what the server time is set for. However, it's consistent so that counts for something. |
| sdm -- 08/02/2005, 15:33:33 -- #17194 |
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| Yeah, if I'd have just looked a little more carefully (observe...) I would have been able to figure it out. Clearly it's EDT. As long as we know then the times are meaningful. |
| sdm -- 08/10/2005, 13:05:20 -- #17478 |
| How we look files |
| Well, it tried to upload a new picture that is only 48K. It seemed to be working and asked for descriptions to which I simply entered sdm. It then timed out and couldn't be refreshed. Now when I try to list files in that room it times out as well. Damn! Hope I didn't break something. Let me know if I can help. Hmm, I should check access to other file lists. |
| sdm -- 08/10/2005, 13:05:41 -- #17479 |
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| OK, no trouble with other file lists. |
| jmderay -- 08/11/2005, 09:46:48 -- #17501 |
| Thread "savings" |
Scot,
Would it be technically possible to add a function in the site, so that we could "save" (select) the threads we like most in a "personnal section", sort of "my LJP's" ?? like right-clicking on or somethg like that, you see what I mean ?
There are alot of threads (especially in the piano lounge), for sure all have to be seen and read, but some "attract" more than others, and also, (and unfortunately), some interesting threads with pertinent tips inside don't stay (and it's normal after a while) "alive" and drop several pages further ...
Maybe, there is already a possility to do that and I didn't get it ? Or should I simply copy and paste what I like in notepad files ? Thanks. |
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| 7 -- 08/13/2005, 16:23:56 -- #17573 |
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I'm trying to spiff up my teaching business website, and I'd like to use your background image (jazzback5.jpg) as the the background for ONE (and only one) page on that site here's the URL:
http://Jeffrey-Brent.com/kb.htmlIs it OK for me to use it? Or would you rather I didn't?
Lemme know.
Jeff |
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| 7 -- 08/13/2005, 16:24:38 -- #17574 |
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| http://jeffrey-brent.com/kb.html |
| albetan -- 08/13/2005, 19:05:56 -- #17577 |
| Thread "savings" |
Select a thread or a segment of it.
Copy.
Open Word program.
Paste it.
Save it in a New folder LJP. |
| jmderay -- 08/14/2005, 21:24:38 -- #17607 |
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| You are right Albetan, It's more simple, why complicate things ?? Copy-paste-save as in Word !!! I'll do that. But my first idea was to have access to selected threads "as they are" (with newest posts also), but actually, when a thread get new posts, I can also copy and paste in some Word created files. |
| Scot -- 08/15/2005, 14:01:18 -- #17636 |
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Oh, I can add more personal book mark style functions. That's not too difficult, then people can also look at what other people like to save.
No timeline on it, but I've added it to the list. |
| Scot -- 08/15/2005, 14:02:00 -- #17637 |
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| Go ahead on using the Jazzback image for a page on your site. It's just a artistfied scan of oscar peterson from one of his albums :) |
| Randy Halberstadt: Metaphors For The Musician Grade: A+++ |
| Scot -- 08/15/2005, 14:03:28 -- #17638 |
| Out Of Town |
| I've been gone for several days back packing, camping, that sort of thing. If it seems that I've ignored posts and such it's just that I've been gone. |
| Thinking in Jazz: The Infinite Art of Improvisation (changed how I look at jazz) |
| sdm -- 08/15/2005, 14:13:33 -- #17641 |
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| Figured -- you can always check the user log. |
| Scot -- 02/07/2006, 11:25:13 -- #17802 |
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| test |
| Scot -- 02/07/2006, 11:26:10 -- #17804 |
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| test2 |
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