> >I suspect the percentage of people actively recording and performing
> >music is a lot lower. Back in Bach's time, everyone was expected to
> >be able to sing, for instance.
> citation? i seriously doubt this. perhaps the more monied classes, but
> not the population as whole.
This was my thought too, but perhaps tavern songs where very popular. No
television, no radio, hard work, alcohol as protection against sickly
water. I don't know the history of that time.
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