Re: What is enough theory for amateur musicians?

kroger@ucla.edu
Tue, 17 Dec 1996 18:20:46 -0800

>Hi Marc and others,
>
>Still following the discussion about what is enough theory.
>
>A simple way to look at the problem is this. You study from the left
>(intellectual) brain. You play from the "right" brain. Obviously there is
>an overlap on both sides but the model seems true.
>

I hate to tell you this, but this statement is false. I would be happy to
provide you with references if you'd like to find out why. Perhaps you
already know this.

Not that one can't base a system which works pretty well on an incorrect
model. The pre-Copernicans did, and the Tropic Islanders still do, navigate
the oceans pretty well with models quite different from modern Western
models of the universe.

However, I would advise caution in making such claims in the promotion of
your book.

Merry and Happy,

Jim

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