Re: When stuck -- how I create loops / ideas

[c62op27@ibx.com (Victor Fiorillo)]

 >1)  using only "White" notes
>  >2)  spelling musical words with a seven letter alphabet (ABACAB...DUG)
>  >3)  creating only acending or descending melody lines
>  >4)  not using a particular fret-range.  i.e. 3-12

That's an interesting idea.  The point is apparently to force yourself to 
break the rules and play sequences only for their place in this 
"language", taking you into new sonic realms.  

What about using a small random letter generator program to come up with 
strings of varying lengths using the "musical alphabet"?  The player could 
determine individual note duration/velocity/etc., or some or all of these 
characteristics could be produced randomly as well.  It seems that by 
using the word system described above, you are abandoning one restrictive 
system for another.  Has anyone tried the random letter program idea?

Also, why use only "white" notes?  Once again, doesn't this severely limit 
the musical depth?