master, and works best on wound strings and with lighter gauge strings.

The Harmonic Series

Most guitarists are familiar with harmonics. These are played at the 12th, 7th, 5th and 4th frets. In fact the series goes on, with each subsequent harmonic dividing the string length into more, shorter, parts. When a string is plucked normally, it vibrates at all the harmonic notes simultaneously. As the string ages, its ability to produce the upper harmonics is reduced, and the tome becomes less bright. In the case of very stiff (heavy gauge) strings, the frequencies of the harmonic series are altered, with the upper harmonics becoming progressively sharper.

The 4th fret harmonic is the Major Third (up two octaves). This is the true sounding Major Third, rather than the dissonant True TemperamentPages

Monday, October 18, 2010

Gigi in the Big City: Charise Mericle Harper

Gigi in the Big City is packed full of lift-the-flap and turn the dial fun! Author/illustrator Charise Mericle Harper has created an amazing day in the city for her character. Bravo to Robin Corey Books for investing all out in the concept.

For more mature totz, (Publishers Weekly advises 4-8) each page is filled with little flaps, pull tabs, and dials which flesh out Gigi's city experience. Multiple layers allow you to dress Gigi in various outfits before she heads off to the museums packed full of imagery. She considers the people she passes and dips into their stories, has a makeover, and concludes the day by writing and dreaming.

Joan is going to LOVE this work as it's packed