Re: Charlie Parker approach: was Re: "Jazz Player" CD on
Andrew Everard Stapleton ( andrews@magna.com.au )
Wed, 5 Feb 1997 02:31:11 +1100 (EST)
At 09:36 PM 3/2/97 +0000, you wrote:
>
>However, if someone doesnt write it down, I don't see how they are going to
>remember it.
>
>People might think they remember it but if they go and try and write
>it down and compare it with an accurate transcription, I'll guarantee
>you that it wouldnt even be close.
>
>I mean it's hard enough to remember standard tunes let alone 32 or 64 bars of
>eighth note be-bop solos.
>
Hmm .... a close friend of mine is a good cellist. She has amongst her
repertoire, can play from memory, Bachs 6 suits for cello, these run to
about 2hrs. Plenty of profesionals are prepared to put the time in and learn
pieces by heart.
Data is not information,
Information is not knowlegde,
Knowledge is not wisdom. Anon.