Introduction to Music - David Friddle · PDF file• Idiophones—instrument’s...
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Introduction to Music
Transcript of Introduction to Music - David Friddle · PDF file• Idiophones—instrument’s...
Introduction to Music
Review• Jazz
• Music For Stage and Screen
• Rock
Non-Western MusicCharacteristics of Non-Western Music
• Frequently linked with religion, dance and drama
Non-Western MusicCharacteristics of Non-Western Music
• Frequently linked with religion, dance and drama
• Often used to communicate messages & relate traditions
Non-Western MusicOral Tradition
• Music notation far less important than in western culture
Non-Western MusicOral Tradition
• Music notation far less important than in western culture
• Many cultures do not have a music notation
Non-Western MusicOral Tradition
• Music notation far less important than in western culture
• Many cultures do not have a music notation
• If they do, the notation serves as a record— not for teaching or performance
Non-Western MusicImprovisation
• Improvisation usually based on traditional melodic phrases and rhythmic patterns
Non-Western MusicImprovisation
• Improvisation usually based on traditional melodic phrases and rhythmic patterns
• Singing usually main way of making music
Non-Western MusicImprovisation
• Improvisation usually based on traditional melodic phrases and rhythmic patterns
• Singing usually main way of making music
• Vocal approach, timbre, and techniques vary throughout the world
Non-Western MusicImprovisation
• Improvisation usually based on traditional melodic phrases and rhythmic patterns
• Singing usually main way of making music
• Vocal approach, timbre, and techniques vary throughout the world
• Nasal sound
Non-Western MusicImprovisation
• Improvisation usually based on traditional melodic phrases and rhythmic patterns
• Singing usually main way of making music
• Vocal approach, timbre, and techniques vary throughout the world
• Nasal sound
• Strained tone
Non-Western MusicImprovisation
• Improvisation usually based on traditional melodic phrases and rhythmic patterns
• Singing usually main way of making music
• Vocal approach, timbre, and techniques vary throughout the world
• Nasal sound
• Strained tone
• Throat singing
Non-Western MusicInstruments
• Four types based upon sound production:
Non-Western MusicInstruments
• Four types based upon sound production:
• Membranophones—stretched skin
Non-Western MusicInstruments
• Four types based upon sound production:
• Membranophones—stretched skin
• Primarily drums
Non-Western MusicInstruments
• Four types based upon sound production:
• Membranophones—stretched skin
• Primarily drums
• Chordophones—stretched string
Non-Western MusicInstruments
• Four types based upon sound production:
• Membranophones—stretched skin
• Primarily drums
• Chordophones—stretched string
• Harp type
Non-Western MusicInstruments
• Four types based upon sound production:
• Aerophones—performer’s breath
Non-Western MusicInstruments
• Four types based upon sound production:
• Aerophones—performer’s breath
• Flutes, trumpets, etc.
Non-Western MusicInstruments
• Four types based upon sound production:
• Aerophones—performer’s breath
• Flutes, trumpets, etc.
• Idiophones—instrument’s body is sound generator
Non-Western MusicInstruments
• Four types based upon sound production:
• Aerophones—performer’s breath
• Flutes, trumpets, etc.
• Idiophones—instrument’s body is sound generator
• Bells, gongs, scrapers, rattles, etc.
Non-Western MusicInstruments
• Style and application within culture causes particular types of instruments to dominate
Non-Western MusicInstruments
• Style and application within culture causes particular types of instruments to dominate
• Strings allow great flexibility of pitch
Non-Western MusicInstruments
• Style and application within culture causes particular types of instruments to dominate
• Strings allow great flexibility of pitch
• Idiophones/membranophones: rhythmic emphasis
Non-Western MusicInstruments
• Style and application within culture causes particular types of instruments to dominate
• Strings allow great flexibility of pitch
• Idiophones/membranophones: rhythmic emphasis
• Aerophones aid in outdoor performance
Non-Western MusicInstruments
• Style and application within culture causes particular types of instruments to dominate
• Strings allow great flexibility of pitch
• Idiophones/membranophones: rhythmic emphasis
• Aerophones aid in outdoor performance
• Geography & materials influence
Non-Western MusicInstruments
• Style and application within culture causes particular types of instruments to dominate
• Strings allow great flexibility of pitch
• Idiophones/membranophones: rhythmic emphasis
• Aerophones aid in outdoor performance
• Geography & materials influence
• Religion also influences instrumentation
Non-Western MusicMelody, Rhythm, and Texture
• Most non-Western musics are monophonic
Non-Western MusicMelody, Rhythm, and Texture
• Most non-Western musics are monophonic
• Sometimes accompanied by a drone
Non-Western MusicMelody, Rhythm, and Texture
• Most non-Western musics are monophonic
• Sometimes accompanied by a drone
• Some cultures use heterophony
Non-Western MusicMelody, Rhythm, and Texture
• Most non-Western musics are monophonic
• Sometimes accompanied by a drone
• Some cultures use heterophony
• All perform same melody with different ornamentation
Non-Western MusicMelody, Rhythm, and Texture
• Scales in nonwestern music are frequently quite different than western musical scales
Non-Western MusicMelody, Rhythm, and Texture
• Scales in nonwestern music are frequently quite different than western musical scales
• Intervals between tones can be larger or smaller
Non-Western MusicInteraction between Non-Western and Western Music
• Nonwestern music has been greatly impacted by Western influences due to:
Non-Western MusicInteraction between Non-Western and Western Music
• Nonwestern music has been greatly impacted by Western influences due to:
• Increased urbanization
Non-Western MusicInteraction between Non-Western and Western Music
• Nonwestern music has been greatly impacted by Western influences due to:
• Increased urbanization
• Spread of technology
Non-Western MusicInteraction between Non-Western and Western Music
• Nonwestern music has been greatly impacted by Western influences due to:
• Increased urbanization
• Spread of technology
• Almost worldwide access to recorded music
Non-Western MusicInteraction between Non-Western and Western Music
• Nonwestern music has been greatly impacted by Western influences due to:
• Increased urbanization
• Spread of technology
• Almost worldwide access to recorded music
• Some governments subsidize traditional music to preserve cultural heritage
Looking Ahead• Music In Sub-Saharan Africa
• Classical Music Of India
