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Re: OT: Music School/Theory



quite the opposite is true for me

On Feb 17, 2012, at 6:59 PM, Kevin Cheli-Colando wrote:

> So, a corollary of a question.
> 
> If knowing too much about music theory isn't a detriment to one's
> playing (seems to be the consensus that it shouldn't be), is it
> possible that too much theory, etc., is a detriment to your listening?
> 
> Has anyone here found themselves unable to enjoy music they could have
> once upon a time before they knew about the structures of music?  Or
> that they enjoyed things less once they understood the workings (or
> lack of workings depending on the music)?
> 
> Just a random question to send you off to the weekend.
> 
> Kevin