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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2026 · 7 MIN

Music as a tongue - Victor Wooten

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/victor-wooten-music-as-a-languageMusic is a powerful communication tool--it causes us to laugh, cry, think and question. Bassist and five-time Grammy winner, Victor Wooten, asks us to approach music the same way we learn verbal language--by embracing mistakes and playing as often as possible. Lesson by Victor Wooten, produced by TED-Ed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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