Iiih! Blank has a point there. It's really strange that most people evaluate players by the speed and accuracy and this applies to every bloody instrument. I don't know why that is so. I think that speed is really secondary in constructing a great skill. The natural groove and knowing your instrument are way more important parts. Nothing is more boring to listen than a player playing complete rubbish with huge speed and accuracy like a machine.
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For example if you have to destroy something huge it's better to have a howitzer than automatic BB gun.
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