Play What Thou Wilt.

GuyBoden

I read this today in a book on music harmony theory.

"Any tone can succeed any other tone, any tone can sound simultaneously with any other tone or tones, and any group of tones can be followed by any other group of tones.

Successful projection will depend upon the contextual and formal conditions that prevail, and upon the skill and soul of the composer."

So, is it saying play whatever you like and if it's good, it's good. I think so............

Tenebrous

Mangle it up completely & call it jazz

It's right though. If something is pleasing to you, it doesn't matter if the timing is bizarre, or if the theory behind it is beyond your comprehension. Just enjoy playing it.

ArchtopDave

I agree wholeheartedly. There is an important second point in your quote ----> any "group of tones" can be followed by any other "group of tones" ----> i.e. phrasing becomes very important.

merlin

The infamous Crowley Theory. 

Brad

Victor Wooten says you can...

https://youtu.be/Uq6eVdaWYEg