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Slash - Has talent, but knows his models. Pete Townsend - Has talent, but knows his modes. Victor Wooten - Has talent, but knows his modes. Only if you're in a very VERY lucky originals band do you get away with the not knowing of theory, the Arctic Monkeys being a prime example. Who ever wrote the songs, had a good idea of music theory, if only for the chord changes (aka - resolving 5-1, and using 1-4-5 Sequences mainly). The rest of the band just took a shot in the dark til chords came together. I was fairly sure about the perfect pitch thing, til you said it and I googled it. I think I'll have to take a shot at it, as it's seems a pretty useful thing to have under your belt.

If you're given a chord chart, but you only know how to play a Maj/Min scale over it, what kind of lines are you going to put down? If you know ALL your modes, their different positions, their relative minors etc, your lines become even better. You can't 'learn' perfect pitch, you can learn relative pitch. If you want to be a musician that only reads dots, then in retrospect, you don't need to know any theory what so ever. If you want to be a session musician who's going to play with Amy Winehouse, then do function gigs at the weekend as well, you need to know your theory inside out to even get a shot at the Amy Winehouse gig.

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Steal one from a Zoo.

In classical music, you're not 'good' until you can read 16th notes at 120bpm proficiently. In rock/pop/punk/blues, it's a whole other ball game.

You still have to put your own emphasis on what you do, looking at people like James Jamerson for example. He was hired because yeah he could read off the sheet music, but he could make up his own lines to the chord charts too. He's one of the most recorded musicians of the last 100 years..

So's photography.

To be able to read it well, you usually know the theory behind it. Yes, some people are amazing at sight reading but don't know the theory, but generally you can pick a fair bit up. If you want to be a singer/songwriter/originals person, then you don't need to. If you want to be a fill in/session musician, if you can't read to a high standard you're classed as not being able to play music properly.

100% of Professional musicians can read Tab and Score. I can read both, but Bass Clef isn't as good as Treble at the moment for me. To note, tab was made for lazy musicians and magazines to make it easier to sell.

Too North.

Not too far from Paddington. Map Although it does say - 3.6 mi – about 1 hour 12 mins. That would be if you walked like an old man..

Haha. Awesome, good thing I have a seat.

Only a week to go, counting down the days! This is going to be awesome.

Wasn't there suppose to be one on Portsdown Hill soon?

Not really..

Some new photos, in the light!

Jesus guys, enough is enough. Just leave him alone!

I couldn't justify stripping loads of weight off a t-pro, but good on you man! Do Halfords weigh your bike for you? Looks like as has been said, it could potentially knock your teeth out though. Be careful!

Guys, Chillax. I like the bike man, something for you to get better on. I like the new Onza range.

That was really cool man!

26" . This is fine for the mo, don't want to chip out on something expensive until I'm better. A bit like buying a BMW 5 series as a first car if you see what I mean?

It seems alright, minus the front brake. Bit heavy, but I know it won't crack (I hope?).

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If tuned in the same EADG tuning, exactly the same. Electric Uprights and Fretless Jazz's have note markings on them for easy of playing. Also, if you like Jazz and Blues.. this will amaze you. Tina Turner with Herbie Hancock, THANYOU!

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