[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1473375394' post='3129709']
Sheet music has more than just the chords, harmonies and melodies, it also has indications of musical expression, [color=#252525][font=sans-serif]dynamic indications, such as forte or piano, phrasing, [/font][/color][color=#252525][font=sans-serif]differing qualities of timbre and articulation, color, intensity, energy and excitement. W[/font][/color]hich is useful when playing with a large orchestra and with little time for extended rehearsals. Classical, orchestral, music is meant to be played as the composer intended, with very little room for individual expression. This is why a professional, classical musician, needs sheet music and Nigel Bloggs, playing Oasis covers down The Pig and Whistle doesn't.
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I'm well aware of what sheet music has .
I'm also not really referring to Oasis covers down the local. Most of the discussion on this page seems to refer to funk and function band gigs. I have to say, I haven't read the whole thread though, I've not had time, mainly because I had a gig tonight, music stand, charts and all.
I don't see the problem, in a function band type gig, in having music on stage. I'm happy to say that neither do the bands that I play for.