My thanks to all for your generous comments. A number of you have written me directly inquiring about the use of strings for various styles of music. Of course strings are traditionally used in ballads and Broadway and motion picture sound tracks, but Pop Rockers such as Elton John and Sting have used strings in their most popular arrangements. Also, Diana Krall’s newest CD of jazz standards has outstanding string arrangements by Claus Ogerman. So, I guess the answer is that strings can work for almost any type of music. They certainly are a great way to do the final chorus of a song or add a nice change of pace when used on the bridge of a song that is primarily played with a single solo instrument.

Another thing you might try is to play these string registrations without any rhythm. Each Panel Memory is set up to be used this way. Just turn the Synchro/Break switch off and play the chords with your left hand and melody with your right hand. This is a very nice way to play hymns or a wonderful old song like “Danny Boy”.

Frank