Understanding the Fundamentals of Music [TTC Audio]

No matter what kind of music we listen to - symphony or string quartet, saxophone solo or vocal ballad, hip hop or Gregorian chant - we feel its impact. But how is such an impact achieved? What are the fundamental processes of musical composition?

Look beneath the surface of music in these 16 fascinating lectures. See how certain musical effects are achieved, and learn to follow the often-intimidating language of key signatures, pitch, mode, melody, meter, and other parts of musical structure used by composers. Professor Greenberg offers a spirited introduction to this magnificent language - nimbly avoiding what for many of us has long been the principal roadblock, the need to read music. While reading musical notation is a necessity for anyone wanting to master music's language, this course introduces you to music's language in a way that is similar to the way you learned your own native language - through your ears rather than with pen and paper.

With thoughtfully chosen recorded examples, his own demonstrations at the piano, and helpful diagrams, Professor Greenberg gives you the opportunity to experience a solid introduction to music theory's basics in a way that is not technically intimidating, yet provides a substantial grounding in the fundamentals.

You'll listen to music with new levels of understanding and appreciation, not only when you find yourself at the concert hall, but also at home with your stereo. And you'll want to return to these lectures again and again to further increase your music-listening skills and come to appreciate what a complex and rewarding study music theory can be.