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While it is true that Frank had a great sense of humor, he was also very serious about composing music.
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"While it is true that Frank had a great sense of humor, he was also very serious about composing music. In reality there are only a handful of skilled players who can play his most complex pieces. It takes a lot of patience to learn and requires a fantastic memory"

- Dweezil Zappa

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This quote by Dweezil Zappa highlights the multifaceted nature of his daddy, Frank Zappa. While Frank was understood for his terrific sense of humor, he was also deeply committed to his craft of making up music. This reveals that he was not simply a comedic musician, but a severe and skilled artist. The mention of only a handful of skilled players being able to play his most complicated pieces emphasizes the level of trouble and intricacy in his music. It also suggests that Frank's music was not quickly available to everybody and needed a particular level of skill and devotion to master. In general, this quote represents Frank Zappa as a skilled and serious artist who required patience and a great memory from those who wished to learn and play his music.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Dweezil Zappa somewhere between September 5, 1969 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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