It’s not the note you play that’s the wrong note — it’s the note you play afterwards that makes it right or wrong.

Miles Davis
About This Quote

This quote is intended to be a warning or a lesson. The statement implies that it’s not the notes that are wrong, but the way you play them. This applies to all aspects of life, not just music. For instance, you might be able to play an entire set of good notes, but if your timing is off or if you lack confidence, you fail miserably.

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