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Combination Quote by Lee Konitz

“I could stop and say, Well that was a D minor, G seven, but I really don't want to know that. I just want to know that there's a combination of notes that makes a sound.” quote by Lee Konitz
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“I could stop and say, Well that was a D minor, G seven, but I really don't want to know that. I just want to know that there's a combination of notes that makes a sound.”

Lee Konitz

About This Quote

Source Interview: Jazz Perspectives, 1975

The musician dismisses technical analysis, seeking the emotional impact of a chord progression rather than its theoretical label.

In simple terms: Focus on feeling, not just theory.

Key Takeaway

Listen for the emotional resonance of music.

Themes

creativity music perception

Mood

reflective inquisitive

Type

musical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • jazz performance
  • music education
  • songwriting
  • critical listening

Key Concepts

improvisation aesthetic experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you hear music beyond its theory?
  • What emotions do specific chord combos evoke?
A Different Perspective

Technical labels can limit emotional connection.

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