"lies to children"

an example - when a death occurs "they have gone to sleep" or "gone away"

They are not really 'lies', ok, maybe 'white lies', but just simply an explanation that is not highly technically detailed, but is adequate for beginners (not always just children)

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Not wanting to learn any Music Theory when learning your first instrument, unless you are teaching yourself to play be ear, is like wanting to drive a car without wanting to know the rules of the road - you may survive, but life is easier if you know a few simple rules...