[HAM] (BF Test #9) Theory v. Feel v. Ear etc.

[Brynjulf Blix]

How much do you think of grammar when you are having a good time with your 
friends, telling stories and jokes?

Same thing. You might occasionally stop and think, but then you lose the 
flow.

Best,

Blix

>  This all brings together a question I've had for some time regarding
> how
>  much of the theory is going through the musicians mind while
> improvising ,
>  and how much of it is feel , ear , whatever you want to call it.
>     For instance , a gospel player who grew up in the church , heard the
>  music all of his(her) life and just plays because they " know " what
> sounds right.
>    Or , to put it another way , are the musicians actually thinking
> "13th " " 9th "
>  etc  in the moment , or is it after later analysis that these are
> shown to be what was played ?
>   Or does it depend on the musician ?
>  My keyboard skills are fairly rudimentary . But I've been in jams
> where I decided ' what the heck'
>  and just let my fingers go wherever and people seemed to dig it.
>    Is it possible for the right brain to take over and play , even if
> the left hasn't a clue ?
>
> David D.