I've found a new way to get throught the 'key cycle' without rushing it and treating each key with equal importance over an extended period of time (without having to keep track).
The day of the month signifies the position on the cycle.
E.g.
01 of JAN = 01 = C & a.
01 of any month = 01 = C & a.
05 ... = B & g#.
06 = F# & d#.
07 = D♭ & b♭.
.. There is a total of 12 key signatures (there is a total of 12 key on a piano within a given octave). Once the date of the month goes beyond 12 it starts again. E.g. 13 = 1, 14 = 2, ... 30 = 30 - 12 - 12 = 30 - 24 = 6 = F# & d#.
So. Now, For any given day for the rest of my life i can calculate what scale I'll be practicing. Bizarre....
Interestingly, these sorts of systematic patterns and regularity helps with keeping physical practice interesting.
Monday, 6 July 2009
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