> As a musician, I’d say no. Sure, you don’t get the significance of “what is this Dorian thing” unless Scarborough Fair is playing, but nothing in the article really applies to hearing music.

I don't know what's with the current flagging/downvoting trends on HN, comments get dead before I can reply.

That said, your view seems rather extreme. What would be the downside of illustrating at least some of the samples with audio clips?