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flag Charlie Puth says melodic similarities in Taylor Swift’s new album are due to the 12-note scale, not plagiarism.

flag Musician Charlie Puth explained in a TikTok video that melodic similarities between Taylor Swift’s new album *The Life of a Showgirl* and older songs are common due to the limited 12-note musical scale, introducing the "four-note threshold" to describe how accidental overlaps occur. flag He urged against accusing artists of plagiarism, noting such echoes are often unintentional. flag The album, which drew fan comparisons to tracks like The Jackson 5’s "I Want You Back" and the Jonas Brothers’ "Cool," debuted with 2.7 million copies sold in its first day and 1.2 million vinyls in 24 hours. flag Swift responded to the buzz with humor, embracing the attention as part of the release cycle. flag Puth, previously referenced in her song "The Tortured Poets Department," released a track in May 2024 referencing their connection.

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