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I can talk about feelings, but I can't talk about why this…

“I can talk about feelings, but I can't talk about why this chord on top of this chord sounds cool to me. It just makes me feel a certain way, and I like it.” quote by John Dieterich
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“I can talk about feelings, but I can't talk about why this chord on top of this chord sounds cool to me. It just makes me feel a certain way, and I like it.”

John Dieterich

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He notes difficulty articulating why certain chords feel appealing, emphasizing intuition over analysis.

In simple terms: Music feels good without clear reason.

Key Takeaway

Trust your musical intuition.

Themes

intuition music emotion

Mood

curious thoughtful

Type

introspective musical

When to use this quote

  • composing music
  • listening critically
  • teaching theory

Key Concepts

Aesthetic experience subjective perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do some sounds move you?
  • Can you describe the feeling in words?
A Different Perspective

Relying solely on feeling may hinder technical improvement.

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