It is needful to have keen knowledge to be a real music lover, the right to joy music with heart via ears and mind to feel the notes, i am fan of Dr.l.subramaniam, namaste,
Zen says no .one doesn't require the knowledge of musical notes to enjoy the music. On the contrary knowledge produces the eago and some times it not allows you to the joys of music to your soul. Joy and eago never goes to gather. The Master of music.
The first listen is with melody to joy, The same listen second time with weaving of notes, The right way to listen as to listen is also art, Sing, play, teach, write notation and listen are five art, - Dushyant Bhatt