I'm a musician

>I'm a musician
>What theory do you use?
>Ah nah brah, music theory limits creativity - you gotta only write what sounds good dude!

>implying im gonna tell some faggot what theory I use
jokes on u m8

how many people honestly say theory limits writing tho

>asking for the secret forumla

I mean, it doesnt limit anything, but you can make good music without having a totally firm understanding of theory, not an excuse to not learn it but still. Theory can make a song better but it cant prove a song to be bad, unless its within a genre that is so focused on theory like jazz, classical, or to a lesser extent prog rock

Whatever works. Aphex Twin doesn't use theory, he sounds great. Bach used theory, he sounds great.

Both are important though.

Knowing theory and knowing when to rely on something that just sounds great is important as opposed to what the rules are is what makes a great musician.

Going just by what should work creates derivative music generally speaking. Theory is a guide for how to express yourself effectively, not a strict limit of what you must do.


Also, who the fuck asks "What theory do you use?" That doesn't even make any sense.

Yeah, agreed! We should all follow in classic composer's footsteps!
You know, the same people that got sexually aroused by feces, committed incest, and many, many more awful things!

>aroused by feces
leave mozart alone

Yeah, how dare he insult the dead like that. If I were still alive then his ass would get a kicking.