28 May
2008
28 May
'08
4:49 p.m.
Dave Phillips wrote:
One of the best bar-band guitarists here in my town
has perfect pitch
(as in absolute pitch). He can play and sing exactly like his models
(he's a terrific mimic), but he can't improvise a blues worth a damn. He
also has little or no sense for composition (though Garage Band lets him
think he does). I wish I had his ear, but I wouldn't trade it for my
other musical capabilities.
Reminds me of a comment I heard once by a professional symphony orchestra
musician about some of his conservatory-trained colleagues: "they're
wonderful musicians, but they couldn't play 'Happy Birthday' without
the score in front of them."
Makes you wonder what's in their head when they think of music.
--
Frank Wales [frank(a)limov.com]