Ray Osnato writes:

>Hmmmm....if one paces, scratches, dances or sings I wonder how much
>actual listening is going on.

I was simply listing some activities that could be done on the homefront
that wouldn't be acceptable in the concert hall.  In actuality, I don't
sing or dance, and I do my scratching prior to the listening experience.

>If one can concentrate at home then one can concentrate in a concert
>hall.  If you can't focus in a concert hall, chances are you can't
>anywhere.

The above might apply to Ray, but it doesn't apply to me in the least.
It's best to keep in mind that it isn't reasonable to take personal
preferences/experiences and give them a universal spin.

Don Satz
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