There are many factors to consider in this "equation". I have been priveledged to have played with many fine musicians over the last 40 or so years who could execute a piece of music flawlessly after only a few attempts.

I also have worked with musicians who couldn't read a note, but could play rings around the guys with years of musical therory under their belt. Some have the technical ability, and have devoloped the chops and can execute them on a grand scale, but find themselves fumbling in a jam session.

I think we are all unique in our own abilities and level of skill. I studied music for several years in school, learned to sight read on the trumpet, and can still sight read to some degree on the treble clef of the piano. Can't even begin to read a guitar staff, or a bass clef staff, yet Bass guitar is my primary instrument these days, and most say I do quite well with it.

Learning and application come differently to us all, and in many varied forms. Can't tell you what makes up an Augmented 6th, but I can play a mean Bass all around the chord changes that surround it.

We are all different, some call me talented, I don't think I am when I compare myself with some of you in fact I get quite jealous at times of your various talents.

Dang....This is addicting.

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