Access to tonal recognition is not available for a sizable minority of some populations (Britain's for sure)
does this preclude this part of the population from the experience that Daniel is suggesting can 'benefit' the world?
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Debate: What about the tone deaf
Updated Thursday 29th June 2006
Forum visitor Garry Ladd heard Daniel Barenboim's suggestion that music could bring peace. But he had a worry...
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