Theory vs Non
You have no choice play an instrument , make music, somehow theory was applied. Question is, are you attempting to analyze your/someones music, or are you attempting to communicate to other musicians without just using "tones" . Theory is the basis of communication. Its as useless as ... numbers.....temperature scales, and even words like whats hot and whats cold.... and who says A has to be 440 ?
Dont bog down worrying about what you know.... its a damn circle, your gonna end up where you started at one point or another.
btw i have tons of a jazz theory "knowledge" and i dont know jack.....
Still shreddin...... and yea...everyone is better keep postin on YouTube
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