[Dixielandjazz] Re: Music theory - my 2c

[John McClernan]

On Mar 12, 2006, at 10:58 AM, AL LEVY wrote:

> Ken Gates wrote:
> I have become quite interested in learning elements of music theory.
> ---------------------
> My opinion, for what it's worth.
> There are musicians with gifted ears + the ability to translate  
> what they are hearing on their axe.
> This includes reading and improvisation.
> Knowledge of music theory would perhaps enhance what they do but  
> certainly would not inhibit it.
>

To quote Louis (if he really did say this):  "Not enough to hurt my  
playing".
Cheers,
John
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