A popular misconception about learning how to play an instrument is that you need to learn how to read music. And there is so much to learn about playing your instrument that it might seem daunting or near impossible. Sure, you’ll need to read music and know all the styles, techniques, chords, and scales if you want to play in the symphony, or if you aspire to be a session musician. Otherwise, you just need to know the basics of music notation and theory. Think about how all the great Blues players of yesteryear got their start. They learned the main CHORDS and main NOTES of a particular KEY (scale) and played the song. They didn't worry about the hundred technical skills they could learn, they just played. They didn't read music - they played music.
Sure technical virtuosity is nice, but not necessary. Mastery of the FUNDAMENTALS will lead to your own virtuosity in its own time. In my next posts I will discuss these fundamentals in further detail and you will soon be on your way to playing in a band, or better yet, starting your own band. So while you're waiting for my next post, take a look at any beginner’s music book to learn about your instruments basic techniques, correct posture, basic music notation, etc. I will then assume that you know how to strum the strings or find middle C, and other basics found in all the beginner books. For future posts, I will use the Guitar and Piano for most examples. However, these techniques will apply to all instruments and as a matter of fact, life in general!
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