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Originally Posted by HarryT
In musical terms, it's the difference between playing a piece of music, and listening to someone else play it. Yes, the notes are the same, but they are very different experiences. One is active, the other passive.
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I disagree.
The technical ability required to play complex music is FAR GREATER than the ability required to read. For this reason I think that your example of playing vs. listening is a flawed analogy.
Moreover, in my experience the emotional experience of hearing a good peace of music and playing it yourself is very similar if you take the technical component out.