Every musician is educated. You can't speak a language you don't know. Problem is that we confuse instruction with education. Point in question hear how horrible a non-native educated person may speak a language. On the other hand it doesn't hurt for a native speaker to learn grammar of their own language. As someone who plays by ear studying music theory later in life has expanded my horizon. I'm very thankful that there are people who've taken the time to decipher the theory behind music.
Yes - very well expressed. Music theory can definitely be mind expanding, and can be a goldmine for some musicians. But I can't help being very glad that there are people who don't bother themselves with it. Or barely bother. For example, I'm not sure Punk would have happened if Jo Strummer, John Lydon and Siouxie Sioux all took a year out to study counterpoint, and that would have been a shame. PC
I used to think that theory was a limitation on creativity, but the more I learn, the more I see that it is the opposite. Especially in the internet age, knowing the names of things opens up a world of knowledge. For example, I recently learned about the "Picardy Third"*. I had occasionally heard this sound throughout my musical life and thought, "That sounds interesting". But now I know this sound has a name, I can search for it, research it, find examples of it, and have a deeper understanding of how and when it is used. Being able to organize this knowledge under a specific label now makes it more accessible to me. The same goes for countless other things that I have learned through theory, and it has opened many creative doors that I was only vaguely aware of before. * A Picardy Third is where a song or phrase that has mostly been in a minor key is ended on a major chord instead. You can hear it, for example, in Time of the Season by The Zombies.
Thanks a lot for all your precious and totally free videos with all these inspirational artists. One of the best channel on RUclips to start songwritting for sure
This is brilliant. Proves you once again talent is a blend of things, especially will and team work appart for the love for music. But obviously musical theory helps a whole lot in my view. Great talented musicians. Thanks a million! I was missing Ear Opener.
Thanks Alejandra. We'll be back with more , but not for a few months. We have more interview we want to share, also episodes on on counterpoint and texture amongst others. Let us know if there are things you'd like us to cover at admin@clodensemble.com. . EO
Thanks a lot Daisy. They're an interesting bunch of people, right? There are tons more interview episodes on the channel - check out the playlist 'the creative process' especially. Good luck with your music. EO
Every musician is educated. You can't speak a language you don't know. Problem is that we confuse instruction with education. Point in question hear how horrible a non-native educated person may speak a language. On the other hand it doesn't hurt for a native speaker to learn grammar of their own language. As someone who plays by ear studying music theory later in life has expanded my horizon. I'm very thankful that there are people who've taken the time to decipher the theory behind music.
Yes - very well expressed. Music theory can definitely be mind expanding, and can be a goldmine for some musicians. But I can't help being very glad that there are people who don't bother themselves with it. Or barely bother. For example, I'm not sure Punk would have happened if Jo Strummer, John Lydon and Siouxie Sioux all took a year out to study counterpoint, and that would have been a shame. PC
I used to think that theory was a limitation on creativity, but the more I learn, the more I see that it is the opposite. Especially in the internet age, knowing the names of things opens up a world of knowledge. For example, I recently learned about the "Picardy Third"*. I had occasionally heard this sound throughout my musical life and thought, "That sounds interesting". But now I know this sound has a name, I can search for it, research it, find examples of it, and have a deeper understanding of how and when it is used. Being able to organize this knowledge under a specific label now makes it more accessible to me. The same goes for countless other things that I have learned through theory, and it has opened many creative doors that I was only vaguely aware of before.
* A Picardy Third is where a song or phrase that has mostly been in a minor key is ended on a major chord instead. You can hear it, for example, in Time of the Season by The Zombies.
It's a great point. Thanks EO
Thanks a lot for all your precious and totally free videos with all these inspirational artists. One of the best channel on RUclips to start songwritting for sure
It is our pleasure. Gad you're enjoying the channel. We're planning some new episodes at the end of the year. EO
Great episode! Lots of insight
Thank you! EO
This is brilliant. Proves you once again talent is a blend of things, especially will and team work appart for the love for music. But obviously musical theory helps a whole lot in my view. Great talented musicians. Thanks a million! I was missing Ear Opener.
Thanks Alejandra. We'll be back with more , but not for a few months. We have more interview we want to share, also episodes on on counterpoint and texture amongst others. Let us know if there are things you'd like us to cover at admin@clodensemble.com. . EO
I love your content soo much!!!
Thanks Michael EO
11:00 beautifully said!
he know's all about words!
Please make more videos !!!
Thanks John John. Over six hours of episodes on the channel! More to come in a few months. EO
Superb Work 🙌
Thanks a lot Daisy. They're an interesting bunch of people, right? There are tons more interview episodes on the channel - check out the playlist 'the creative process' especially. Good luck with your music. EO