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59.97Why notation cannot fully capture this
Traditional notation tells you:
- note
- duration
- approximate rhythmic position
- dynamics/articulation to some degree
But it cannot perfectly encode:
the exact pocket relationship among players.
That is why listening and recording become essential.
Some musical knowledge is embodied rather than purely symbolic.