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But if the “notation advocates” here do not believe that there has been an undercurrent of elitism on that topic in previous threads here, they are in denial.
I haven't seen any "notation advocates" here. I for one couldn't care less how other people notate their music. #Comparing the strengths and weaknesses of both systems is not advocacy.
If I, and others, have encouraged notation learning here, it's not out of some deep-seated interest in how other people notate music. #It's because there are beginners in this forum who are forming opinions about learning, and it's important they know there's nothing difficult or "elitist" about learning to read music. It's not in competition with tablature or developing your ear. And learning to sight-sing is one of the most rewarding, liberating experiences a musician can experience.
Hmmm. . . .maybe I AM starting to sound like a "notation advocate."
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