2006-12-12 04:10:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Yes, but why would you hinder yourself? Reading music isn't like learning language like Chinese. There are only 7 different notes that repeat. It would only strengthen your talent and resume.
2006-12-12 04:29:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are tons of examples of guitarists who were successful. Henry Garza can't read music but he's getting rich off his music. Nuno Bettencourt couldn't read music and didn't even know what notes he was playing but he had a huge hit in the early 90's. That guy from the Deftones literally knows nothing about guitar beyond what he thinks sounds good (and it seems to work for him). Steve Jones couldn't read music, didn't know what notes he was playing and could barely play a basic rhythm the first time he went into a studio to record a classic record that critics still love to this day.
It's definitely possible. But think about it -- you're most likely going to be practicing guitar anyway if you're a professional, if only to write music and be able to play well. May as well learn *some* of that stuff.
2006-12-12 12:28:32 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Rock 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definantly! A LOT of musicians can't read music. They just 'have an ear' for it. When you see a guy playing guitar and you see him scrunching his lips and making little expressions with his mouth to the notes he's playing, then chances are that musician can't read music and is playing by ear. My first stepdad (played lead guitar for Dolly Parton) couldn't read a note of music but he could hear a song just one time and then play it flawlessly on ANY instrument. That's another point. Most of the ones who can't read music CAN play several different instruments because they are going by the sound, not the note. good question! :-)
2006-12-12 12:16:51 · answer #3 · answered by Army Of Machines (Wi-Semper-Fi)! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I've been playing guitar for 15 years... and I can't read a note. I learned everything by reading tablature books... books that show you where to place your fingers on the fret board. I can also play by ear... or hear music and then play it on the guitar.
2006-12-12 12:19:11 · answer #4 · answered by myperfecttension 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.. My cousin is a professional piano player and she can not read sheet music.. She learns by ear.. so to speak.. Meaning.. If she hears something.. She can play it. If you give her a general idea of the tune you want... she plays around until she gets it right.
2006-12-12 12:16:18 · answer #5 · answered by Great Nurse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i say definitely yes. it s just a matter of practice, learning and memory. of course it s a little harder and you will have to work more than those who have musical notes in their blood, but if you want to be professional it s worth it. i am trying this myself. i only learned one song to play so far. but i will try harder. Good luck!
2006-12-12 12:14:59 · answer #6 · answered by Crystall22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything is possible. There are a ton of rockstars out there who can't read music.
2006-12-12 12:13:34 · answer #7 · answered by ♪ ♫Jin_Jur♫ ♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...I'm pretty sure at least one of the Beales couldn't erad music...
2006-12-12 12:14:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's why they make tablature. :)
2006-12-12 12:17:53 · answer #9 · answered by tincansinger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES THEY CAN DO IT ALL BY SOUND
2006-12-12 12:16:29 · answer #10 · answered by cubana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋