I don't mean to hijack this thread, but would like to respond to LesB. Sorry, Rick, I know this isn't the way the thread was envisioned.:-)

Les, I read music fine. I know where all of the sharps and flats are. I have an excellent ear and almost perfect pitch (at times). When listening, I can pick up a right note somewhere along the line and join in with harmony, on instrument. Ths year is the first in all my years of music in which I've played mostly by ear and mostly alone, so I am not used to looking for what chords people are playing or anything. With my voice I have no problem; been singing harmony since I was born, just about (4 older siblings plus mom and dad to do so with), and as long as I know the song, somewhat, and it's in my range, I can be spot on.

When playing with others, if I ask, it still means nothing to me as I do not know which keys have what sharps or flats. That's how basic the deficiency is in my *larnin'*.:-) Thanks!

katkeyless