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BigBear
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Fri Sep 18, 2009 6:15 pm

neverfoundthetime wrote:
Good question wrench! I've often felt understanding music theory and reading music is more like understanding languages. It is, in effect, just another language with grammar etc. There does seem to be some link with mathematical thinking (and I suggest with language too) and musical understanding as brain research by neuro-scientists (especially here in Zürich) have indicated. So, I wouldn't agree with Bear that it's, ehem, B.S. I think the listening part, hearing and reacting to the sounds and singing may be different though. Apparently McCartney hasn't learned to read music to this day.... and he's done pretty well with it, but I reckon he wouldn't find it too difficult if he spent the time on it.....

Chris- I agree with you. The b.s. part is that having an aptitude in math means that music theory will come easier to you. Most musicians can't spell math but they may be outstanding theorists!! :cheer:


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