Mozart was a freaky kind of shredder.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mozart displayed an intense, unconventional talent similar to modern guitar shredders.
- In plain terms
- Mozart was a crazy talented player for his time.
- What can you take from it?
- Greatness transcends eras and styles.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a player a shredder?
Another view
The comparison relies on a loose definition of shredding.
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