Kevin -> RE: Music Theory: Why? (Feb. 4 2015 17:59:41)
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Ramzi: I am sorry the thread has come to this. I truly believe that all people theorize, we all engage in the same processes that lead to theory, and therefore to theory itself. Western Music theorists are not special in their ability; they are only special in their devotion and dedication to articulating that theory in writing. The problem with this thread, something that I am trying to remedy in other posts and threads, is that the conversation is between relatively few people. Instead of working together to provide some insight for beginner-players (generally, but also those new to theory), everyone continues to speak in the abstract. I believe GB, Sr Martins, Pgh, Ricardo, and many others have some cool insights but they are not coming out in practical examples. Some philosophical traditions "yoke" their theories to practice. In India during the time of the Buddhist Nagarjuna, the stakes were high. You had to prove that your philosophies were practical. If you won a debate, the losers - teacher and students - were expected to convert. At any rate. My goal has always been to help beginners interested primarily in playing, but also in a general understanding of how things are put together in flamenco. So I will be on another thread doing that. I don't have anything against people like Todd, Stephen, or Bill, but over the years I have felt attacked, offended and insulted. I'm tired of that negativity so they are invited to stay away from any other threads I post, or at the very least, contribute some real musical examples.
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