"I realized by using the high notes of the chords as a melodic line, and by the right harmonic progression, I could play what I heard inside me. That's when I was born"
- Charlie Parker
About this Quote
This quote by Charlie Parker speaks with the power of music and the innovative process. It talks to the concept that music can be a form of self-expression and a method to reveal one's innermost ideas and sensations. Parker is stating that he was able to use the high notes of the chords as a melodic line and the right harmonic development to develop the music he heard inside himself. This was a minute of self-discovery and awareness for him, and it was the moment he was born as a musician. It is a powerful tip that music can be an effective tool for self-expression and creativity. It is likewise a reminder that all of us have the potential to create something stunning and special, which we need to never ever be afraid to explore our own imaginative capacity.
This quote is written / told by Charlie Parker between August 29, 1920 and March 12, 1955. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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