> Would you learn to play a melody be ear if you just learn the music theory? Learning the theory gives a framework for your brain to work in. It's helpful bec

> Would you learn to play a melody be ear if you just learn the music theory? Learning the theory gives a framework for your brain to work in. It's helpful because it gives you incredible hints as to what the next note in the melody is. > You still have to practice, right? Scales/theory should be a part of practice.