As Gene Lees wrote, quoting Dizzy, ''You Can't Steal a Gift. I'm pretty certain that quoting Jimmy Raney on 'imitation' would effectively counter the charge - but I'm not inclined to do that. Having put my hand up to its irresponsible use, I could also use myself as an example of one such learner. Instead of helping, ambiguity arising from casual use of the word can do untold harm to the efforts of some learners. ![]() On the other hand, I think 'stealing' - wrongful appropriation - is a serious and destestable charge. But I don't think acquisition of lines through transcription is best described as 'stealing'.Īnd, as those lines remain openly available for use by others (unlike, say, a library book that isn't returned), 'making them your own' needn't be at others' expense. I make casual use of the word myself, so I'll be the first to put my hand up to using it irresponsibly. ![]() (My use of bold.) I've decided to address this old chestnut while I have a mind to do so. If it's about stealing some licks and making them your own, transposition is of utmost importance.
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