It is suggested that attention is a necessaiy part of appreciation. A classification is made of the different occasions on which attention to music is less than might be desired. The antecedents are identified that might operate on these occasions with some frequency and that might be susceptible to influence by music teachers. The use of the analysis is demonstrated by applying it to the question: should pop music be employed to help enhance the appreciation of muLsic other than pop?
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