Mastery isn't just about reading; it's about hearing the space between the notes.
From a practical standpoint, the "PDF exclusive" market degrades the quality of the reading experience. Illegal scans are often low-resolution, missing diagrams, or poorly formatted for modern e-readers. More importantly, it places the reader in a compromised ethical position. Werner’s work is designed to foster a healthy relationship with one's art; beginning that journey by stealing the author's work creates a foundation of scarcity and deception rather than abundance and integrity.
: Play one note. If it sounds "bad," accept it. The goal is the state of mind, not the sound.