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Reply #60 posted 12/17/07 2:39am

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pplrain said:

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Reply #61 posted 12/17/07 9:00am

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I've heard Prince say in an interview that he doesn't read music, but I don't believe for one second that he can't read it on any level at all. I believe he was just saying that he can't have any piece of sheet put in front of him and then play it straight off. I'm sure if you gave him some sheet music he'd understand what all the notes and symbols were and be able to play it back after a little while.



That is my exact thought. Prince must be able to look at a piece of piano sheet music and recognize middle C. Beginning students, recognize the notes after a few lessons.
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Reply #62 posted 12/17/07 11:18am

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phlix said:

If he can't read sheet music I would be completely shocked. He's received honorary doctorates in music from universities. Also the sheet music for many of his tunes is extremely complicated looking. I guess that may not be an indication that he knows how to read it himself.


It's one thing to be able to play something that's complex, and another to actually be able to read/write it. Also, you don't need to be able to read music in order to receive an honorary doctorate, just exhibit an "outstanding" display of musical ability worthy of recognition. To receive an actual doctoral degree in music would basically require a knowledge of reading/writing music.
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