Notes from the Field

Elsewhere I wrote about the hierarchy of hard. I think I can explain at least one of those hierarchies better.

I have this idea that one of the reasons many folks pursue technical excellence is that it is easier to pursue than musical excellence. Yes, easier. It’s easier to pursue playing at blistering speeds in all keys up the neck, with intricate double stops and four finger moveable chords, than it is to learn to play beautiful music beautifully such that it moves people.
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