Originally Posted By: bobcflatpicker
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The only musicians who I knew who played instruments as a child and continued to play as an adult were the ones who never had a single music lesson. Many of them still play and perform today. They still couldn't tell you where the G note is on a Treble Clef.


Bob, you don't know me personally but I am still reading music and playing.


Originally Posted By: bobcflatpicker

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It really pisses me off when numbskulls discourage would be musicians by telling them they have to learn an archaic system of music notation that doesn't even pertain to their instrument. Once again standard notations SUCKS when it comes to stringed fretted instruments. It's a total waste of time and that time could be better spent by simply learning how to PLAY.

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I respectfully disagree with you. No you don't have to read music to be a good player, however reading music can open new avenues for you. Plus "archaic system of music notation that doesn't even pertain to their instrument" is not true. Music notation pertains to ALL instruments.

IMHO the optimum musician is one whom can do both read music and play by ear.
YMMV

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