Boo, I think that this was a well thought out and interesting subject. Don't be too discouraged that not many responded. As a horn player, who "lives and dies" playing variations on a lead line and has to understand the elements of harmony, you are far more qualified to talk about this issue, and have far more sensitivity to it.

I ALWAYS go to horn player buddies to figure out intricate harmony lines on projects.

These old dudes were singing the lines you have to understand and appreciate as part of your craft. And, I can see why playing C Am F (or Dm) and G would get really old for a tenor player.

The only thing worse was time when guitar players dominated pop and tenor players had to play in E and A.

The easy fix was to de-tune so E was actually F, but most working rock tenor guys bit their lip and learned to play in E.


But you were there, so I don't have to tell you..


Be well. I enjoyed this post.


Russ