--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Dance music-as I keep saying, you can…" description: "\"Dance music-as I keep saying, you can dance to a windshield wiper... a windshield wiper that's fairly steady gives you a beat and all you need is an ou..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f49/artie-shaw-18387_baby_dance-music-as-i-keep-saying-you-can-dan_308761.jpg" --- # Dance music-as I keep saying, you can dance to a… ![“Dance music-as I keep saying, you can dance to a windshield wiper... a windshield wiper that's fairly steady gives you a beat and all you need is an out-of-tune playing 'Melancholy Baby' and you've got dance music.” quote by Artie Shaw](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f49/artie-shaw-18387_baby_dance-music-as-i-keep-saying-you-can-dan_308761.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f49/artie-shaw-18387_baby_dance-music-as-i-keep-saying-you-can-dan_308761.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f49/artie-shaw-18387_baby_dance-music-as-i-keep-saying-you-can-dan_308761.jpg) > “Dance music-as I keep saying, you can dance to a windshield wiper... a windshield wiper that's fairly steady gives you a beat and all you need is an out-of-tune playing 'Melancholy Baby' and you've got dance music.” [Artie Shaw](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/artie-shaw/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Even mundane sounds can become music with rhythm and improvisation. **In simple terms:** Ordinary noises can become music. Key Takeaway Find rhythm in unexpected places. Themes creativity improvisation music Mood playful experimental Type inspirational philosophical When to use this quote - daily life - artistic creation - performance Key Concepts sound theory creative thinking Questions to Reflect On - What everyday sounds inspire you? - How can you add rhythm to routine? 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