Beethoven's Musical Abilities

A recent DNA analysis suggests that Beethoven was not inherently musical, contrasting sharply with prodigies like Mozart. The study indicated that Beethoven struggled to hold a tune and could not compose catchy melodies, a fact that challenges romanticized notions of his genius. Furthermore, researchers discovered that while analyzing locks of hair attributed to Beethoven, only five out of eight were genetically identical, hinting at a potentiality of extra-pair paternity events in his lineage. This intriguing discovery adds complexity to the historical narrative surrounding Beethoven's heritage and talent.