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Reading the bass clef.

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mambo4 said:
I think too many non-readers assume that your 'rule' is actually the truth, when in reality the benefits of understanding notation (esp rhythm) kick in long before one reaches the fluent sight reading level.

I see the value as your personal approach, but to noobs out there is sounds like a recipe for frustration.
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Very true
 
#62
mambo4 said:
I think too many non-readers assume that your 'rule' is actually the truth, when in reality the benefits of understanding notation (esp rhythm) kick in long before one reaches the fluent sight reading level.

I see the value as your personal approach, but to noobs out there is sounds like a recipe for frustration.
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Yes, I think you've understood my point and I really don't want to cause frustration to anybody since I know what frustration is!

Being a big Jaco fan I started reading for example his lines and it really took time! At the moment, I believe I can read practically anything, the only problem being that I'm not at all satisfied with my reading skills; not fluent at all. So now I'm back in square one playing simple lullabies but now I got the feeling that I'm reading! Actually, quite a nice feeling!

Tremble clef is also on my agenda but at the moment I don't want to confuse this prosess with it. But when I start with tremble clef, I believe I'll start with lullabies!
 

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