>Yes, my classical teacher told me that too.
>However, classical music is not so syncopated as jazz (in general).
>If you don't tap it's really easy to turn the time around.
>reed
I tap also but I've found (been taught) that really learning the melody
to a song
helps more in terms of not turning 'round the 1.
Having the melody ingrained in your skull provides a guidepost to where
you are
at any time, and also gives you a guide to solo off of.
Pete.