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Originally posted by FAEbGBD:
if you were teaching a guitar student, (which you wouldnt as a keyboard player probably) would you expect he'd find it easier starting on a Green Day song, or a Pat metheny song?


Yes, I do understand the point you are making. Of course Green Day would be much easier for a beginner to accomplish.

I just don't think that technique is everything though it does open a lot more possibilities. On the other hand technical accomplishment doesn't automatically mean the music will always be better. Some of the music I like is incredibly complex then on the other hand some of my favorite music is very simplistic.

But I always think it pays to improve your technique whatever style of music you choose to play.