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Posted by AnomalyConcept on Dec-09-2006 06:38:

Harmonic Mixing Intervals

When mixing harmonically using the Camelot notation system, harmonic mixes include going from nA -> nB, or nA -> (n+1)A or (n-1)A.

What other intervals are known to be 'acceptable'? I've seen a passing reference to something like +7 or so, but my music theory is too rusty to understand why this is.

I'm more interested in the intervals (+1, +7, etc.) that sound harmonic, but if anyone wishes to share some enlightenment on the music theory aspect, it is welcome as well.

Posted by SPAWNmaster on Dec-09-2006 06:59:

my personal opionion is learn to trust your ears over any harmonics system...even if you dont know music theory as a dj your ears can tell you if the mix will work or not. but to answer your question you can also do half-steps up or down in key which kind of changes the sound but if done with the right tracks can lift the air in the crowd quite a bit.
i think in the camelot system its a modulation mix??

Posted by trancecadet on Dec-09-2006 07:18:

I agree. I tried to mixing harmonically (labeled all my tracks!!) and found no difference because I do it without even realising. Your ears always know better

Posted by pkcRAISTLIN on Dec-09-2006 07:22:

+1 -1, +4, -3, +7.

Posted by AnomalyConcept on Dec-09-2006 07:47:

Thanks for all the input. I understand that your own perceptions (through your ears) are always the best determining factor, but I still wanted to know the intervals that are known to not collide.

I suppose a better phrasing of the question would be to to find the intervals that don't work.

Small steps at first, then work from there. =)