Originally Posted By: 90 dB
I once knew a woman who played pedal harp in Eugene Ormandy's Philly Orch. She played beautifully. Take the sheet music away, and she couldn't improvise a note.


Which skill is more useful? That, obviously, is a matter of opinion. wink

I am of the opinion that if someone can play well and improvise, I don't care if they can read English. grin


I'm with you Bob. A music teacher once told me she couldn't play 2 bars of anything without sheet music in front of her.

I couldn't help but think she had no business teaching.