On: I Think Beethoven Encoded His Deafness in His Musi...

[mlang23]

Mozart is most famous for the ability you describe.

I am not soooo sure about Beethoven, esp. since there are stories of him using a sort of bone-contact thing while playing piano.

[seamyb88 → mlang23]

To be able to write what Beethoven did, and the amount of it, I would say he had this ability too. Can't really say that wanting to hear better while he played is a sign that he didn't. What's a scientific understanding of music if you can't hear?