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Quote by Pat Metheny

“Music is what you notice when it's no longer in your presence.”

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Pat Metheny, born on August 12, 1954, is an outstanding American jazz guitarist. His musical career began in the 1970s, and he is known for his unique playing style and innovative compositions. Metheny's music blends elements of jazz, classical, and world music, earning him widespread acclaim and numerous music awards. more

“Playing octaves was just a coincidence. And it's still such a challenge, like chord versions, block chords like cats play on piano. There are a lot of things that can be done with it, but each is a field of its own. I used to have headaches every time I played octaves, because it was extra strain, but the minute I'd quit I'd be all right. But now I don't have headaches when I play octaves.”

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Author:Wes Montgomery

“To me, all guitar players can play, because I know they're getting to where they're at. It's a very hard instrument to accept, because it takes years to start working with it, that's first, and it looks like everybody else is moving on the instrument but you. Then when you find a cat that's really playing, you always find that he's been playing a long time, you can't get around it.”

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Author:Wes Montgomery

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