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Indeed, that was my point, which is why i said your answer was an interesting one, I've seen some of your vids and consider you to be a very natural, good bass player. And I also think if you were aware of the theory (I'm not saying you aren't btw) behind what you were playing you'd remain those things. Knowing the theory would not take anything away from you as a player... It might however enhance certain areas, and we all could use a little enhancement huh
I think most instinctive musicians just forget rules and just play music when in the moment, but the theory still exists.
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Thank you, Jake - you're very kind.
Just to clarify - I'm not one of those people who thinks knowing theory is a bad thing...!
No doubt spending time on the theory would enhance areas of my knowledge, but I honestly don't feel restricted as I am. Life being what it is you have to choose your battles, and there's other things I really need to focus my energies on at the moment.
One day, maybe...