I can read, play by ear and I know enough music theory to get me into deep dogie doo. I am fortunate that I can come up with some kind of melody line on the spot. I unfortunately can't come up with lyrics.

BobH does not read or know music but he has written some pretty good songs. When he is here he will play some weird fingering chord and I have to figure out that chord.

JonD reads and knows theory but has a problem coming up with melodies.

I get together with these two individually about once a week. Two different approaches to music that both work.

I had a friend who didn't know a thing about music. He had about 3 keyboards and a computer. Man could he play some of the most fantastic new age music.

This is one case where the ends do justify the means. Who cares how you got there as long as the end is good music.

PS - When I see a melody line I don't see the fingering on a guitar but I do see my trumpet fingerings. I haven't played trumpet in years. Weird ain't it?

Whenever I get something stuck in the back of my throat, I dislodge it by drinking a beer.
It's called the Heineken Maneuver.

64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware