I’ve heard this being played a 1000 different ways. The sheet music isn’t even that important except for knowing the notes. The rhythm? I think it’s supposed to be about feeling the music and expressing yourself however which way you feel is right. I’m a flute player who plays…. Whatever I want to, tbh. Some days they’re technically difficult, other days they’re pretty and simple and make me happy. I’m not trying to compete with other musicians and I definitely don’t want to be stuck in a box of

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Ian Anderson "Politically Incorrect", 1995