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Old 06-23-2009, 06:32 PM   #72 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Luby View Post
yes that's what i'm saying. but according to the panda dude, you can't possibly play unless some one has taught you theory, etc. or am i getting it wrong? i think we're mostly misunderstanding each other, no bad feelings.
Oh okay, yeah I agree with you. You can play without knowing theory. Heaps of musicians learn purely by ear. Having that background knowledge of theory can be a huge help, but there are plenty of great musicians I know who have gone without it.
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