I hesitate to share this joke as it requires knowledge of music, but many people will enjoy it:
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.S. without Coda at an upscale correctional facility.
Hi Sarah,
I will send your joke on to Malcolm, he is the most musical person I know. Ha ha
I have tried to buy the violinist book and ordered but the publisher says they are none available. Perhaps you should talk to Vic Press about that. The shop I ordered it through is called Poppies in New Plymouth.
Cheers,
Love from Anthea
Thanks for your comment Anthea. I have just checked with my publisher who says the information you were given is not correct, the book is in stock. If they don’t have it in stock your bookshop can order it in the usual way, or you can get a copy online at Fishpond or Victoria University Press.
Best,
Sarah
How would the bartender have handled those incognito as Enharmonic Intervals?
Hi Tibby! With great dexterity, I’d say, providing he’s in practice. What do others say?
Loved it.
Very nice photo too.
Good to have this indirect communication. Warm thoughts
Hi Sarah – I think Chris will appreciate this – and even I got it- thanks