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Ultimately, the episode encourages an open-minded approach to musical dissonance, urging audiences to expand their ears and embrace the rich variety of sounds available. The more we listen, the more we can appreciate the beauty in tension, the richness of clusters, and the emotional depth of complex harmonic landscapes.
Conclusion
Rick Bato's exploration of immunity to dissonance reveals that our perception of musical tension evolves with familiarity, and that dissonance—when understood and managed—is a powerful tool for emotional expression. By consciously expanding our musical vocabulary and ear training, we can open ourselves to a broader universe of sounds, achieving a greater depth of musical understanding and appreciation.