Dear Mr Jordan,

Dear Mr. Guitar,

You do know that music makes no sense?

My case:

1. 12 notes = 7 letters. So rather than having A-L we add Sharps and Flats.

2. F.....um........no sharp? Is that even fair?

3. B gets a flat?

I may sue.

Any defense?

Ham Jordan

You are quite right and indeed this was a subject discussed at some length in my esteemed colleague, Professor Schaller-Gotoh's, excellent treatise "The Ill-Tempered Luthier".

In his work the good Professor also questions and analyses this problem. Apparently the new notation, involving these nonsensical "sharps" and "flats" evolved because of bowing problems with violinists (sometimes referred to as "fiddlers" in this worthy Forum"). Apparently some of these unfortunates were accused of not knowing their As from their L bow which caused offence in some cases. This led to the development of the rather unfair system that has become ubiquitous today.

Knowing that, in folk circles, sharps and flats are not at all popular, I can provide you at minimal cost with a suitable sharps container for their safe disposal and a small repair kit to treat the flats.

Yours sincerely,

Dr. Guitar