Famous quote by Ornette Coleman

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So, for instance, if you came to me, Id ask,Do you want to write? Do you want to improvise? Why do you want to play this
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"So, for instance, if you came to me, I'd ask,'Do you want to write? Do you want to improvise? Why do you want to play this instrument? What do you want to do?'"

- Ornette Coleman

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This quote by Ornette Coleman is an excellent reminder that music is a personal journey. He is asking the listener to think about why they want to play an instrument. He is suggesting that the listener must have a clear goal in mind prior to they begin playing. He is also suggesting that the listener must check out different aspects of music, such as composing and improvising. This quote is a fantastic tip that music is an individual journey which the listener should take the time to explore different elements of music. It is also a tip that the listener must have a clear goal in mind before they begin playing. Coleman's quote is a fantastic suggestion that music is an individual journey and that the listener need to make the effort to check out different aspects of music.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Ornette Coleman somewhere between March 19, 1930 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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