Lynne,

    I never learned music theory either. I was taught where the notes were, their names, what a half, eight, whole and quarter note are, and what a rest is. I never learned scales or chords or any of that. Sometimes I wish I had. When the urge strikes me hard enough, perhaps I'll take the time to figure it out. Until then, I play for enjoyment.

And hey...I play the recorder too....taught myself too! I'm not great at it but it's fun and you really CAN'T look at it just sitting there and NOT pick it up!

Michelle