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Lydia · Post by **Lydia** » Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:50 pm

Notes in a Bar:

C, E-flat, and G go into a bar. The bartender says, "Sorry, but we don't serve minors." So E-flat leaves, and C and G have an open fifth between them. After a few drinks, the fifth is diminished, and G is out flat. F comes in and tries to augment the situation, but is not sharp enough. D comes in and heads for the bathroom, saying, "Excuse me; I'll just be a second." Then A comes in, but the bartender is not convinced that this relative of C is not a minor. Then the bartender notices B-flat hiding at the end of the bar and says, "Get out! You're the seventh minor I've found in this bar tonight." E-flat comes back the next night in a three-piece suit with nicely shined shoes. The bartender says, "You're looking sharp tonight. Come on in, this could be a major development." Sure enough, E-flat soon takes off his suit and everything else, and is au natural. Eventually C sobers up and realizes in horror that he's under a rest. C is brought to trial, found guilty of contributing to the diminution of a minor, and is sentenced to 10 years of D.C. without Coda at an upscale correctional facility.

Ending on a high note,
Lydia

Carol Elizabeth · Post by **Carol Elizabeth** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:19 am

This is a great story! I had to send it to a few musicians that I know.

Carolynn · Post by **Carolynn** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:03 am

Though very clever, I would guess that the story sold for a song. But for many musicians, it likely brought a melody to their hearts.

Anita · Post by **Anita** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 6:11 pm

That's good, Lydia, that's really good. Of course, the key signature needed on C's parole paper would be the warden's.

Ralitsa · Post by **Ralitsa** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 6:37 pm

there are a few things I'm not clear about. it seems like there are too many notes in this bar, unless maybe it's 6/8 time. And what time is C doing behind the bars? And I don't think they can put C in an upscale facility because they have the wrong key. I'm sure that wouldn't have happend if he didn't fret and went right to the top brass.

Kyra · Post by **Kyra** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 9:51 pm

What an excellent story Lydia!

and the commentary was like music to my ears.

Absaroka · Post by **Absaroka** » Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:15 am

You left out that Bb came in with E au natural, which made Bb dominant. D returned, now dressed to the 9s. Since everyone by now wanted resolution, they they transitioned. Bb transisitioned to A which was a relatively minor change, but A was still relieved because with Bb around it felt like an unlucky 13. F had been sowing discord and was told to be quiet, but when E au naturel transistioned to F the discord stopped because F felt more rooted. It promptly ordered itself some tonic. But because F was still feeling a bit blue, Eb now became the dominant with it's new partner, A. At this point Bb and it's new friend F minor left by the back door

Then they all went into Lydian mode. Lydia, where are you???????