I find it interesting to see that a discussion of music and IQ can
turn into a discussion about tuning. Surely the 'mathematical' aspect
of musical intelligence isn't merely a question of acoustic law? Isn't
that confusing (practical) musical intelligence with theory? Aren't we
now discussing 'music theory and IQ'?
I mean, of course you need a certain amount of mathematical
intelligence to do the theory of tuning right. But what about
understanding phrasing? I think it would be more interesting to ponder
the possible relationships between understanding phrasing, form,
rubato, etc and mathematical thought. I think it is in that area that
the possibility to understand patterning comes in.
--
Samuel
A prelude by Johann Sebastian Bach performed by the guitarist, Lord Baden Powell
- Chr. J. van Geel